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SMACKING Synonyms

There are 28 synonyms of the word smacking. (exact relations)
There are 24 hypernyms of the word smacking. (close relations)
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hitting
verbv
noun

• the act of contacting one thing with another

striking
adjectiveadj
noun

• the physical coming together of two or more things

• the act of contacting one thing with another

adjective satellite

• sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect

• having a quality that thrusts itself into attention

thumping
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• a heavy dull sound (as made by impact of heavy objects)

adjective satellite

• (used informally) very large

whacking
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• the act of inflicting corporal punishment with repeated blows

adverb

• to an abnormal extent

adjective satellite

• (British informal) enormous

punching
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• (boxing) a blow with the fist

• an iced mixed drink usually containing alcohol and prepared for multiple servings; normally served in a punch bowl

• a tool for making holes or indentations

verb

• deliver a quick blow to

• drive forcibly as if by a punch

• make a hole into or between, as for ease of separation

slapping
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a blow from a flat object (as an open hand)

• the act of smacking something; a blow delivered with an open hand

adverb

• directly

verb

• hit with something flat, like a paddle or the open hand

• to play music at loud volume

thwacking
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a hard blow with a flat object

verb

• deliver a hard blow to

slap
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a blow from a flat object (as an open hand)

• the act of smacking something; a blow delivered with an open hand

adverb

• directly

verb

• hit with something flat, like a paddle or the open hand

• to play music at loud volume

bolt
verbv
noun

• a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder

• a sliding bar in a breech-loading firearm that ejects an empty cartridge and replaces it and closes the breech

• the part of a lock that is engaged or withdrawn with a key

• the act of moving with great haste

• a roll of cloth or wallpaper of a definite length

• a screw that screws into a nut to form a fastener

• a sudden abandonment (as from a political party)

adverb

• in a rigid manner

• directly

verb

• move or jump suddenly

• secure or lock with a bolt

• swallow hastily

• run away; usually includes taking something or somebody along

• leave suddenly and as if in a hurry

• eat hastily without proper chewing

• make or roll into bolts

flavor
nounn
noun

• the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people

• the taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouth

• (physics) the six kinds of quarks

verb

• lend flavor to

flavour
nounn
noun

• the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people

• (physics) the six kinds of quarks

• the taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouth

verb

• lend flavor to

nip
verb, nounv, n
noun

• (offensive slang) offensive term for a person of Japanese descent

• a small drink of liquor

• the taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouth

• the property of being moderately cold

• a tart spicy quality

• a small sharp bite or snip

verb

• squeeze tightly between the fingers

• give a small sharp bite to

• sever or remove by pinching or snipping

peck
verb, nounv, n
noun

• (often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent

• a British imperial capacity measure (liquid or dry) equal to 2 gallons

• a United States dry measure equal to 8 quarts or 537.605 cubic inches

• a light kiss

• bite by a bird

verb

• hit lightly with a picking motion

• eat by pecking at, like a bird

• kiss lightly

• eat like a bird

• bother persistently with trivial complaints

reek
verbv
noun

• a distinctive odor that is offensively unpleasant

verb

• have an element suggestive (of something)

• smell badly and offensively

• be wet with sweat or blood, as of one's face

• give off smoke, fumes, warm vapour, steam, etc.

relish
verb, nounv, n
noun

• vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment

• spicy or savory condiment

• the taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouth

verb

• derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

sapidity
nounn
noun

• the taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouth

• a pleasant flavor

savor
verbv
noun

• the taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouth

verb

• derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

• have flavor; taste of something

• taste appreciatively

• give taste to

savour
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouth

verb

• have flavor; taste of something

• give taste to

• taste appreciatively

• derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

slapdash
adjectiveadj
adverb

• in a careless or reckless manner

• directly

adjective satellite

• marked by great carelessness

smell
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form

• any property detected by the olfactory system

• the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people

• the faculty that enables us to distinguish scents

• the act of perceiving the odor of something

verb

• inhale the odor of; perceive by the olfactory sense

• emit an odor

• smell bad

• have an element suggestive (of something)

• become aware of not through the senses but instinctively

Best Hypernyms For SMACKING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for smacking, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (15)
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Phrases (9)
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