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slapped

NOUN

hard hit, often with hand

Synonyms

STRONGEST

blip blow pat punch whack

STRONG

bang bash box buffet bust chop clap clout crack cuff percuss poke slam smack sock spank strike swat wallop wham

WEAK

potch

Example Sentences

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The man was met by local authorities on arrival and has been slapped with a no fly ban on all Qantas planes.

From Barron's • May 17, 2026

While imports help make up for declining U.S. beef production, they are slapped with hefty border taxes, which get passed onto consumers.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

He has slapped his name on the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and transformed its mission, and he has announced the facility’s closure for a two-year renovation project later this year.

From Salon • May 7, 2026

It's probably fair to say that most of us have never slapped someone so hard with a wet fish that they fall, fully clothed, into a swimming pool.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

Her footfalls slapped Listening Rock and her breath puffed her cheeks in and out.

From Each Little Bird That Sings by Deborah Wiles