Synonyms of clapping

clapping 1 of 2

noun

as in cheering

Related Words

• cheering
• tribute
• applause
• acclaim
• paean
• ovation
• salutation
• eulogy
• encomium
• panegyric
• compliment
• acclamation
• homage
• citation
• commendation
• accolade
• praise
• cheer
• kudo
• plaudit(s)
• hallelujah
• rave(s)
• hosanna
• hurrah
• hail
• réclame
• bravo
• kudos
• huzzah

Dissimilar Words

• hissing
• booing
• whistle
• smirk
• sneer
• hiss
• raspberry
• boo
• snort
• jeer
• snicker
• hoot
• taunt
• snigger
• gibe
• put-down

clapping

2 of 2

verb

present participle of clap

as in slapping

to deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner

clapped him on the back as a friendly gesture

Synonyms & Similar Words

• slapping
• smacking
• knocking
• punching
• hitting
• banging
• slamming
• pounding
• whacking
• striking
• clipping
• swiping
• cracking
• kicking
• thumping
• tapping
• batting
• bashing
• bobbing
• licking
• bopping
• shoving
• hammering
• thwacking
• jabbing
• nailing
• swatting
• boxing
• flicking
• pushing
• poking
• smiting
• rapping
• chopping
• zapping
• tagging
• slugging
• stroking
• clouting
• clobbering
• belting
• stabbing
• bludgeoning
• bumping
• pasting
• socking
• clocking
• bonking
• busting
• biffing
• slogging
• whaling
• walloping
• beating
• stamping
• pummeling
• hanging one on
• pelting
• battering
• cuffing
• mauling
• scuffing
• jostling
• mangling
• lashing
• slashing
• whipping
• peppering
• roughing
• prodding
• buffeting
• lambasting
• butting
• flailing
• dumping
• drubbing
• lacing
• bunting
• kneeing
• creaming
• bunging
• pommeling
• thrashing
• felling
• decking
• bowling (down or over)
• clubbing
• cudgeling
• spearing
• switching
• knocking down
• flogging
• caning
• leveling
• flooring
• braining
• sapping
• sledging
• sucker punching
• sledgehammering
• skulling
• conking
• rabbit-punching
• beaning

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of clapping

Noun

Players were spirited, despite the heat, clapping, cheering and singing at the start of training session at Inter Miami Stadium (formerly Chase Stadium) in Fort Lauderdale. — Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 11 July 2026

As the music builds, entire sections of the crowd rise to their feet, clapping, chanting and dancing together. — Ayushi Shah, CNN Money, 4 July 2026

Cheers and clapping could be heard after the two hugged and soaked up the occasion. — Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026

Dallas Wing guard Paige Bueckers and Golden State Valkyries forward Janelle Salaün are among the other players who have been assessed technical fouls this season for clapping after a play. — Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2026

The rhythmic pulse of hand clapping, accompanied by the resounding harmonic messages through voice. — Ukee Washington, CBS News, 19 June 2026

Bono presented the accolade, the two talked Springteen’s music and activism and joined Patti Smith and her longtime accompanist Tony Shanahan in People Have The Power to standing ovations, clapping and loud cheers. — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 13 June 2026

Victor Wembanyama sat on the floor of Madison Square Garden clapping emphatically. — Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 11 June 2026

In an afternoon of dazzling outfits and daring dance moves, the performers got the audience clapping, singing and swaying along to their Elvis covers. — ABC News, 8 June 2026

Verb

On Monday against the Phoenix Mercury, Clark spent the game peeved at the officials and picked up her fifth technical after clapping in an antagonizing manner toward a rival. — Candace Buckner, New York Times, 27 June 2026

This was not the first time this season the two-time All-Star has been seen clapping toward other players or officials during a game. — Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2026

Another woman on the call starts clapping. — Emily Kelleher, InStyle, 22 June 2026

One video filmed in Boston shows a crowd of Scotland fans clapping and singing along. — Angela Yang, NBC news, 22 June 2026

Goldberg said, clapping her hands to get her co-host’s attention. — Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 17 June 2026

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and first lady Ri Sol Ju greeted Xi at the airport in Pyongyang, with official footage showing the pair clapping as Xi’s plane landed, kicking off his two-day state visit. — Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 8 June 2026

Music producer Mark Ronson, 50, was also spotted in the crowd, clapping as Lipa, 30, and Turner, 36, made their entrance to the event. — Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026

The result, a collaboration with Joseph Shirley — whose composer credits include The Mandalorian, The Book of Boba Fett and Creed III — is a beautiful, winding soundtrack that weaves between whistling, clapping Americana, gospel-like hymns and spiritual delta blues. — Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 19 May 2026