Sledgehammer and Slug

Sledgehammer

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

Slug

Slug verb - To deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner.
Usage example: she got so angry that she slugged the back of the chair and knocked it over

Sledgehammer and slug are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Sledgehammer" instead a verb "Slug".
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