Synonyms of slapping

slapping

verb

present participle of slap

1

as in smacking

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

• smacking
• hitting
• knocking
• punching
• slamming
• banging
• clapping
• whacking
• pounding
• striking
• clipping
• swiping
• cracking
• kicking
• bashing
• batting
• shoving
• tapping
• thumping
• nailing
• licking
• pushing
• jabbing
• hammering
• poking
• swatting
• flicking
• thwacking
• bobbing
• boxing
• clobbering
• bopping
• slugging
• tagging
• chopping
• smiting
• socking
• zapping
• bludgeoning
• clouting
• stabbing
• rapping
• pasting
• bumping
• stroking
• bonking
• clocking
• busting
• belting
• walloping
• slogging
• biffing
• whaling
• beating
• pummeling
• battering
• slashing
• lashing
• mauling
• hanging one on
• stamping
• mangling
• peppering
• pelting
• dumping
• whipping
• cuffing
• roughing
• lambasting
• scuffing
• butting
• buffeting
• prodding
• jostling
• kneeing
• drubbing
• bunging
• flailing
• lacing
• creaming
• flogging
• bunting
• spearing
• switching
• thrashing
• clubbing
• pommeling
• decking
• felling
• sapping
• bowling (down or over)
• cudgeling
• caning
• knocking down
• leveling
• braining
• flooring
• sucker punching
• sledging
• conking
• sledgehammering
• skulling
• rabbit-punching
• beaning

2

as in insulting

to cause hurt feelings or deep resentment in

tired of jokes that slap people of faith

Synonyms & Similar Words

• insulting
• offending
• outraging
• taunting
• disrespecting
• wounding
• hurting
• affronting
• mocking
• upsetting
• disturbing
• slighting
• dissing
• displeasing
• troubling
• ridiculing
• distressing
• snubbing
• jeering
• smearing
• torturing
• slandering
• tormenting
• cutting
• disparaging
• maligning
• paining
• defaming
• reviling
• oppressing
• slurring
• libeling
• sneering (at)
• persecuting
• miffing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• approving
• applauding
• hailing
• praising
• complimenting
• commending
• acclaiming
• eulogizing
• honoring
• flattering
• exalting
• satisfying
• glorifying
• gratifying
• pleasing
• delighting
• adulating
• sweet-talking

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of slapping

Brussels, however, was less charitable with EU regulators slapping a fine of 890 million euros ($1 billion) on Google, its first penalty under the Digital Markets Act, for favoring its own services. — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 24 July 2026

Twenty wrestlers are committed to slipping on their mawashi loincloths (don’t call it a diaper), stomping to signal their readiness (that’s a shiko) and doing some belly-slapping grappling. — Cassidy Alexander, AJC.com, 21 July 2026

The United States is slapping 50% tariffs on Canadian products from wine and hockey sticks to cement, in response to Canada’s retaliatory duties on American cars, alcohol, and cheese as part of the two countries’ trade war. — Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 20 July 2026

But when their panel ended, the sports stars got into a heated exchange that ended with Brady slapping Paul in the face. — Angelique Jackson, Variety, 18 July 2026

As seen in a video posted by Fanatics on Instagram and X, the former NFL quarterback traded words with Paul face-to-face before slapping him, and was ultimately pulled away. — Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026

In video footage captured by a fan, a man dressed in black can be seen joining Max onstage before suddenly slapping her across the face. — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 17 July 2026

Then other students took turns slapping, pinching and punching the boy. — Jennifer Smith Richards, ProPublica, 15 July 2026

The girl's father and several bystanders intervened, punching, slapping and pulling Vasey away before one witness used pepper spray to stop him, according to police. — Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 15 July 2026