Clout and Whip

Clout

Clout noun - A hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument.
Usage example: gave the stubborn handle a solid clout to make it turn
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Synonyms for Clout

Whip and clout are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Whip" instead the word "Clout" as a verb or a noun.

Nearby Words: clouted, clouting

Whip

Whip verb - To strike repeatedly with something long and thin or flexible.
Usage example: whipped the animal when it did not move fast enough to please him

Clout and whip are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Clout" instead the word "Whip" as a verb or a noun.

Nearby Words: whipped, whipping, whippy

How words are described

special special clout special whip
certain certain clout certain whip
real real clout real whip
hard hard clout hard whip
Other adjectives: massive, large.
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