Sledgehammer and Strike

Sledgehammer

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

Strike

Strike verb - To deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner.
Usage example: the driver of the car behind me applied his brakes too late and struck my car from the rear

Sledgehammer and strike are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Sledgehammer" instead a verb "Strike".

Nearby Words: striking, striker, strikeout, striked, striken
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