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

But there’s more to at-home extensions than slapping them on the crown of your head and heading out the door. —Hunter Lacey, Allure, 9 Apr. 2026

That means going beyond slapping a flag on packaging in November. —Peter Su, Rolling Stone, 1 Apr. 2026

Mirković took a straight line toward Wagler, slapping his hand and then bringing him in for a long hug — two freshmen raised 5,000 miles apart who came together to help the Illini reach their first Final Four since 2005. —Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026

Airlines across the region, like Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific are slapping hefty fuel surcharges on flights; Vietnam and the Philippines are even weighing whether to ground planes. —Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 29 Mar. 2026

But every so often there comes a day that is so different—so unusual—so spectacular that its happening can only be chalked up to old-fashioned, knee-slapping good luck. —Letters To The Editor, Hartford Courant, 27 Mar. 2026

When the Rockets called a time out, the Lakers bench all ran over to Doncic, hugging him, slapping him and James nudging him for a job very well done. —Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026

About 15 minutes later, another 911 call comes in from a woman named Jane Kowalski, who sees Denise Lee slapping the back window of King's car and hears her screaming for help. —Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026

Everyone erupted into cheers, slapping their 14-year-old brother on the back and jostling him playfully. —Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2026