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

After making the grab, Allen celebrated briefly, then slapped hands with Delane. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 20 Aug. 2026

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission, the federal agency authorized to regulate event contract exchanges, slapped multiple states with lawsuits in response. — Ananya Chetia, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2026

With two outs, Cronenworth slapped a single to left field, and Xander Bogaerts tried to score from second. — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 18 Aug. 2026

William Contreras singled, and left fielder Randy Arozarena's throw to the plate easily beat Bauers, who slapped at catcher Cal Raleigh's mitt on his slide. — ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026

After Bobby Valli, the Four Season singer’s brother, recently posted a Facebook message announcing the ailing Frankie’s retirement, the 92-year-old pop icon slapped back. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 15 Aug. 2026

In response, Smith, 57, approached Rock on the Oscars stage and slapped him across the face. — Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 14 Aug. 2026

The two slapped each other, then the other man punched Oliver, damaging his teeth, the man told detectives. — Laura Fay, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026

Later in the series, Shah finds himself getting slapped in the face. — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 12 Aug. 2026