Slam and Tap

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Slam verb - To shove into a closed position with force and noise.

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Tap is an antonym for slam in throw or push very hard topic.

Tap verb - To strike or cause to strike lightly and usually rhythmically.

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Slam is an antonym for tap.

Nearby Words: tapped, tapping, taproom, tapper

turn	slam turn	tap turn
stick	slam stick	tap stick
hand	slam hand	tap hand
time	slam time	tap time
Other words: way, game, head, target, button, opponent, times, enemies, fingers.

Finishing Move: Currently uses a modified fireman's carry slam named the Paige-Turner and an inverted sharpshooter named the PTO (Paige Tap-Out) as her finishers.

Source: Wrestling / Paige

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