sock it to

VERB

argue

Synonyms

STRONGEST

contend disagree dispute quarrel quibble squabble

STRONG

altercate bandy battle bicker buck cross feud hammer hash hassle jump pettifog rehash row sass wrangle

WEAK

break with bump heads cross swords face down face off gang up on get in one's face go one-on-one hammer away hash over have at each other have at it jump on knock around lock horns mix it up pick an argument put up a fight put up a struggle set to stick it to talk back

Antonyms

STRONGEST

agree concur give in

STRONG

make peace

WEAK

abstain comply harmonize ignore keep quiet keep silent overlook

Example Sentences

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sock it to

Higher borrowing costs would sock it to home buyers, heavy credit-card users and anyone needing a loan.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 15, 2026

You can be tough enough to sock it to the henchman.

From The Guardian ● Apr. 9, 2020

The reaction of Americans paying attention was, “Yes, sock it to them, Nikki! About time!”

From Washington Times ● Oct. 14, 2018

“Her last words to me … were “‘Go back up there and sock it to ’em!,'”

From Seattle Times ● Aug. 31, 2018

"We shall sock it to them, we shall indeed," said she, hurrying out of the room.

From D'Ri and I by Irving Bacheller

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