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 beginning of the year, his administration has slapped sanctions regularly on Cuban officials, government enterprises and military companies and has cut off oil supplies to the Cuban government. — Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 22 Sep. 2026

The Tigers got slapped by a 76-yard touchdown on the second play of the game. — Pj Green september 20, Kansas City Star, 20 Sep. 2026

Trump has slapped a 50% tariff on Canadian goods and plans to ban the country's dairy, alcohol and auto imports later this month, drawing retaliation from Ottawa. — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2026

Washington has slapped sanctions on some of the groups and could impose more. — ABC News, 15 Sep. 2026

When confronted by the rest of the band (including Stevie, who pleaded with him to reconsider), Lindsey grew irate and allegedly slapped his onetime musical partner across the face and tried to strangle her. — Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 14 Sep. 2026

Apple has now discontinued the older 17 Pro models and slapped $100 price hikes on all other existing models, including the regular iPhone 17, iPhone Air, and iPhone 17e. — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 10 Sep. 2026

On the next pitch, Riley slapped an opposite-field single to right, giving the Braves (86-61) the lead and just their fourth run in the last 34⅓ innings. — Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 10 Sep. 2026

The woman whose vehicle was struck also told officers that Boucher had confronted and slapped her after the crash, according to the bodycam video. — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 9 Sep. 2026