Pat and Smacking

Pat

Pat verb - To touch or handle in a tender or loving manner.

Smacking and pat are semantically related In some cases you can replace term "Smacking" with "Pat", this verbs are similar.

Nearby Words: pater, pate, patty

Smacking

Smacking noun - The act of smacking something; a blow delivered with an open hand.
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Synonyms for Smacking

Pat and smacking are semantically related in strike topic. Sometimes you can use "Pat" instead a verb "Smacking".

Nearby Words: smack, smacked, smacker
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