Sledgehammer and Swat

Sledgehammer

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

Swat

Swat verb - To deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner.
Usage example: didn't sleep a wink all night because she was too busy swatting mosquitoes
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Synonyms for Swat

Sledgehammer and swat are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Sledgehammer" instead a verb "Swat".

Nearby Word: swatted
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