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

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slapped

Defense stocks are climbing on Friday after the White House slapped new tariffs on foreign-made drones and components.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 14, 2026

Although Brussels proposed the levy last year, some EU member states did not want to wait and slapped their own duties.

From Barron's ● Jun. 30, 2026

Promotional material for the tumbler used the phrase "tak on the table!" in Korean, using a word that sounds like an object being slapped on a table.

From BBC ● Jun. 15, 2026

Some along the route had slapped stickers on street signs, saying refugees were welcome.

From Barron's ● Jun. 14, 2026

The domovoi slapped his tail against Anya’s leg as he continued past.

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack