Clobber and Nail

Clobber

Clobber verb - To deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner.
Usage example: he clobbered the ball, sending it in a high arc toward the back wall
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Synonyms for Clobber

Nail and clobber are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Nail" instead the word "Clobber" as a verb or a noun.

Nearby Words: clobbered, clobbering

Nail

Nail verb - To deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner.
Usage example: the boxer nailed his opponent with a devastating left hook

Clobber and nail are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Clobber" instead the word "Nail" as a verb or a noun.

Nearby Words: nailed, nailer, nailing

Common collocations

people clobber people nail people
rest clobber rest nail rest
anyone clobber anyone nail anyone
vamp clobber vamp nail vamp
Other words: enemy, opponents, guys.
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