Synonyms of slapped

slapped

verb

past tense of slap

1

as in smacked

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

she was so mad that she wanted to slap him right across the face

Synonyms & Similar Words

• smacked
• knocked
• slammed
• punched
• hit
• banged
• clapped
• whacked
• struck
• pounded
• swiped
• clipped
• cracked
• kicked
• batted
• shoved
• bashed
• thumped
• tapped
• pushed
• swatted
• licked
• jabbed
• nailed
• hammered
• thwacked
• poked
• flicked
• rapped
• slugged
• socked
• bopped
• clobbered
• zapped
• boxed
• pasted
• bludgeoned
• chopped
• stabbed
• clocked
• bobbed
• smote
• tagged
• bumped
• busted
• clouted
• walloped
• whaled
• biffed
• bonked
• slogged
• belted
• stroked
• pummeled
• mauled
• stamped
• battered
• lashed
• beat
• slashed
• roughed
• buffeted
• hung one on
• cuffed
• whipped
• mangled
• peppered
• lambasted
• dumped
• pelted
• scuffed
• bunged
• laced
• jostled
• prodded
• butted
• drubbed
• creamed
• kneed
• decked
• clubbed
• bunted
• thrashed
• flailed
• flogged
• speared
• felled
• switched
• pommeled
• leveled
• caned
• knocked down
• floored
• conked
• sapped
• sucker punched
• bowled (down or over)
• beaned
• sledged
• cudgeled
• sledgehammered
• brained
• rabbit-punched
• skulled

2

as in insulted

to cause hurt feelings or deep resentment in

tired of jokes that slap people of faith

Synonyms & Similar Words

• insulted
• offended
• outraged
• taunted
• wounded
• affronted
• hurt
• upset
• displeased
• mocked
• disturbed
• disrespected
• slighted
• troubled
• dissed
• ridiculed
• snubbed
• pained
• distressed
• miffed
• smeared
• jeered
• tortured
• slandered
• tormented
• cut
• disparaged
• reviled
• sneered (at)
• maligned
• defamed
• libeled
• oppressed
• persecuted
• slurred

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• approved
• applauded
• hailed
• complimented
• praised
• acclaimed
• commended
• eulogized
• flattered
• honored
• pleased
• exalted
• satisfied
• delighted
• glorified
• gratified
• sweet-talked
• adulated

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of slapped

Women slapped their heads with their hands in mourning, while men beat their chests in unison, a tradition observed at Shia Muslim funerals. — Hadeel Al-Shalchi, NPR, 6 July 2026

Chestnut drunkenly slapped a man at a bar in Indiana and pleaded guilty to the charge in April. — Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026

Some of them slapped strict limits on all gas stations; in others, gas station chains limited how much fuel could be bought. — ABC News, 1 July 2026

Actor Orlando Brown slapped recording artist Ray J in the face with a wad of cash. — Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 1 July 2026

Some slapped strict limits on all gas stations; in others, gas station chains limited how much fuel could be bought. — Dasha Litvinova, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026

The Republican president has slapped his image and name on buildings, torn down storied structures, altered others, started massive construction projects and deployed armed military personnel. — Gary Fields, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2026

Emmanuel shook his dreadlocks in disbelief, pointed to the sky, dropped to one knee and slapped the concrete three times. — Ben Church, CNN Money, 25 June 2026

The Legislature passed a landmark bill in 2022 that slapped sweeping requirements on condo buildings that were at least three stories tall. — Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 25 June 2026