Nudge and Slam

Nudge

Nudge verb - To pass lightly across or touch gently especially in passing.

Slam and nudge are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Slam" instead the word "Nudge" as a verb or a noun.

Slam

Slam verb - To come into usually forceful contact with something.
Usage example: the car slammed into the wall with a fearful crunch

Nudge and slam are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Nudge" instead the word "Slam" as a verb or a noun.

Common collocations

people nudge people slam people
way nudge way slam way
car nudge car slam car
opponent nudge opponent slam opponent
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