Synonyms of paddled

paddled

verb

past tense of paddle

1

as in rowed

to move a boat by means of oars

I like to paddle on the river for exercise and relaxation

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rowed
• kayaked
• canoed
• sculled
• oared
• pulled
• poled
• punted
• feathered

2

as in licked

to strike repeatedly

back in those times it was acceptable for teachers to paddle misbehaving students

Synonyms & Similar Words

• licked
• lashed
• pounded
• whipped
• spanked
• pelted
• battered
• slapped
• thumped
• beat
• knocked
• attacked
• hit
• did
• assaulted
• punched
• batted
• slammed
• smashed
• thrashed
• mauled
• hided
• pummeled
• buffeted
• smacked
• bashed
• chopped
• lathered
• tanned
• flogged
• hammered
• slogged
• bludgeoned
• clubbed
• walloped
• whacked
• tromped
• birched
• raided
• switched
• worked over
• punched out
• whaled
• belted
• threshed
• curried
• laced
• lambasted
• swiped
• basted
• fibbed
• slated
• whupped
• stormed
• boxed
• whopped
• swatted
• wounded
• belabored
• drubbed
• roughed (up)
• pommeled
• strapped
• caned
• messed (up)
• rushed
• cracked
• bunged up
• clobbered
• cuffed
• socked
• beat up on
• laid on
• pasted
• assailed
• descended (on or upon)
• thwacked
• jumped (on)
• busted
• flagellated
• clouted
• scourged
• horsewhipped
• beset
• whomped
• pounced (on or upon)
• whammed
• leathered
• lammed
• lacerated
• gored
• cudgeled
• pistol-whipped
• mutilated
• mangled
• blackjacked
• maimed
• cowhided
• rawhided
• fustigated

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of paddled

Kevin Burns and his friend, who Barbera did not identify, had paddled about half a mile offshore to a reef, secured their boards and got into the water to snorkel, Burns’ friend told deputies. — Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 17 Aug. 2026

The summer after the country celebrated its 200th birthday, David Hearn paddled a canoe nicknamed the Queen Mary around the Reflecting Pool as part of an event intended to draw attention to a sport that would later lead him to Olympic glory. — Matt Viser, The Atlantic, 20 July 2026

Charlie and Dolly hopped on board as their dad paddled them along this gorgeous surf. — Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE, 14 July 2026

Mystery illnesses have struck several groups of Grand Canyon rafters who paddled the Colorado River, prompting the National Park Service to investigate whether something in or along the river is making people sick. — Evan Bush, NBC news, 9 July 2026

On the coast, the quirky tradition that is the Hermosa Beach Ironman returned, too, as dozens of people ran, paddled and drank a six pack of suds. — Daily News, 4 July 2026

Some shaggy buffalo drowsed in a patch of shade, and a hose fed water into a large puddle where a white goose paddled in tight circles. — Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 14 May 2026

Authorities said Brian Hooker then paddled to shore and alerted someone about her disappearance early Sunday. — R.j. Rico, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026

Authorities said the woman’s husband paddled to shore and alerted someone about the incident early Sunday. — ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026