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swatted

VERB

hit

Synonyms

STRONGEST

clobber knock slap slug smack smash whack

STRONG

beat belt biff box buffet clout cuff ding sock strike wallop

Antonyms

STRONG

lose surrender tap

Example Sentences

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The 7-foot-3 center Aday Mara bulled his way to the rim and swatted shots away.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

He was perfect into the fourth quarter until he got swatted on a layup attempt by Norman Powell.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

Just as in 2022, when England were swatted aside 25-13 in the final game of a clean sweep, this was supposed to be the match in which they clinched a Grand Slam.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

Green’s sign was swatted away by Rep. Steve Scalise, R-La.

From Salon • Feb. 24, 2026

Every now and then, he tugged on the bill of his cap or swatted at mosquitoes.

From "Wish" by Barbara O'Connor