Sledgehammer and Slap

Sledgehammer

Sledgehammer verb - Beat with a sledgehammer.
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Slap and sledgehammer are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Slap" instead a verb "Sledgehammer".

Slap

Slap verb - To deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner.
Usage example: she was so mad that she slapped him right across the face

Sledgehammer and slap are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Sledgehammer" instead a verb "Slap".

Nearby Words: slapped, slapping
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