Smacking and Whacking

Smacking

Smacking noun - The act of smacking something; a blow delivered with an open hand.
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Whacking and smacking are semantically related In some cases you can use "Whacking" instead the word "Smacking" as an adjective or a noun.

Nearby Words: smack, smacked, smacker

Whacking

Whacking noun - The act of inflicting corporal punishment with repeated blows.

Smacking and whacking are semantically related in striking topic. You can use "Smacking" instead the word "Whacking" as an adjective or a noun.

Nearby Words: whacked, whack, whacky, whacker
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