Pounding and Slap

Pounding

Pounding noun - An instance of rapid strong pulsation (of the heart).
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Slap and pounding are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Slap" instead a noun "Pounding".

Nearby Words: pound, pounded, poundage, pounder

Slap

Slap noun - A hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument.
Usage example: doctors used to give newborns a light slap to get them to start breathing

Pounding and slap are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Pounding" instead a noun "Slap".

Nearby Words: slapped, slapping
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