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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If getting your shot swatted by Wembanyama is humiliating, though, avoiding that shot altogether can be far worse.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 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

Baker-Mazara closed the gap and swatted the ball.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 2026

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

From Salon • Feb. 24, 2026

I swatted his elbow away and pulled my blanket tighter, trying to hide the blush in my cheeks.

From "Made You Up" by Francesca Zappia