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SPATS Synonyms

There are 10 synonyms of the word spats. (exact relations)
There are 28 hypernyms of the word spats. (close relations)
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spatspatter

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clap
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a sudden very loud noise

• a common venereal disease caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae; symptoms are painful urination and pain around the urethra

• a sharp abrupt noise as if two objects hit together; may be repeated

verb

• put quickly or forcibly

• cause to strike the air in flight

• clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval

• clap one's hands together

• strike the air in flight

• strike with the flat of the hand; usually in a friendly way, as in encouragement or greeting

• strike together so as to produce a sharp percussive noise

acclaim
verb, nounv, n
noun

• enthusiastic approval

verb

• praise vociferously

• clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval

applaud
verbv
verb

• clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval

• express that something is worthy of praise

bicker
verbv
noun

• a quarrel about petty points

verb

• argue over petty things

bickering
nounn
noun

• a quarrel about petty points

fuss
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an excited state of agitation

• an angry disturbance

• a quarrel about petty points

• a rapid active commotion

verb

• worry unnecessarily or excessively

• care for like a mother

gaiter
nounn
noun

• a cloth covering (a legging) that covers the instep and ankles

• a shoe covering the ankle with elastic gores in the sides

• legging consisting of a cloth or leather covering for the leg from the knee to the ankle

pettifoggery
nounn
noun

• a quarrel about petty points

squabble
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a quarrel about petty points

verb

• argue over petty things

tiff
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a quarrel about petty points

Best Hypernyms For SPATS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for spats, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (23)
gesticulate gesture motion quarrel altercate argufy attach dispute dustup fall hit legging leging offspring precipitate row run-in scrap spawn strike words wrangle young
Phrases (5)
collide withcome downimpinge onleg coveringrun into

Alternatives for CLAP

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