Smacking and Slug

Smacking

Smacking noun - The act of smacking something; a blow delivered with an open hand.
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Slug and smacking are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Slug" instead a verb "Smacking".

Nearby Words: smack, smacked, smacker

Slug

Slug verb - To deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner.

Smacking and slug are semantically related. Sometimes you can replace term "Smacking" with "Slug", this verbs are similar.
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