Punch and Sledgehammer

Punch

Punch verb - To deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner.
Usage example: after the man had punched the bartender for eighty-sixing him, bouncers stepped in and restrained him until the police could arrive

Sledgehammer and punch are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Sledgehammer" instead a verb "Punch".

Sledgehammer

Sledgehammer verb - Beat with a sledgehammer.
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Punch and sledgehammer are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Punch" instead a verb "Sledgehammer".

Both words in one sentence

  • It's shown she can punch with the force of a sledgehammer without much trouble, and despite her glassy appearance it takes a lot of effort or sonics to even hurt her.
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