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

Since the fire, Southern California’s Air Quality Management District has slapped Lineage with multiple violations tied to the warehouse. — Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026

Yesterday, the European Commission slapped AliExpress with the largest fine yet under the Digital Services Act (DSA), exceeding $625 million. — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 20 July 2026

One shirtless man, returning from the summit, slapped five with Quiovers’ free right hand. — John Blake, CNN Money, 19 July 2026

The younger sons were in their attic room, the oldest out somewhere, wooing the Guidry girl or playing cards with her brothers—when a stronger gust slapped the house. — Literary Hub, 16 July 2026

Shia also revealed that another one of his former castmates, Weaver, allegedly slapped his father on the set of Holes. — Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026

As Morant laughed with Donovan Clingan and slapped Shaedon Sharpe on the knees, Brooks, one of his former teammates in Memphis, stopped to catch up. — Jason Quick, New York Times, 12 July 2026

The former legislative aide also claims that Basabe slapped him across the face and told him to stand in a corner at a private event in 2023. — Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026

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