CLAPPING Synonyms
There are 23 hypernyms of the word clapping. (close relations)
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| acclamation | nounn | |||||
noun • enthusiastic approval | ||||||
| accolade | nounn | |||||
noun • a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction | ||||||
| applause | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together | ||||||
| bravo | nounn | |||||
noun • a murderer (especially one who kills a prominent political figure) who kills by a surprise attack and often is hired to do the deed • a cry of approval as from an audience at the end of great performance verb • applaud with shouts of `bravo' or `brava' | ||||||
| cheering | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||
noun • encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators adjective satellite • providing freedom from worry | ||||||
| hurrah | verbv | |||||
noun • a victory cheer verb • shout `hurrah!' | ||||||
| ovation | nounn | |||||
noun • enthusiastic recognition (especially one accompanied by loud applause) | ||||||
| plaudits | nounn | |||||
noun • enthusiastic approval | ||||||
| applauding | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||
verb • clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval • express that something is worthy of praise | ||||||
| hurray | verb, nounv, n | |||||
interjection • Expressing approval, appreciation, or happiness. verb • To cheer with a "hurray". | ||||||
| spat | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a quarrel about petty points • a cloth covering (a legging) that covers the instep and ankles • a young oyster or other bivalve verb • come down like raindrops • become permanently attached • strike with a sound like that of falling rain • clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval • engage in a brief and petty quarrel • spawn • clap one's hands together | ||||||
| acclaim | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • enthusiastic approval verb • praise vociferously • clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval | ||||||
| applaud | verbv | |||||
verb • clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval • express that something is worthy of praise | ||||||
| bam | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a sudden very loud noise • an ancient city in southeastern Iran; destroyed by an earthquake in 2003 | ||||||
| blast | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a very long fly ball • a sudden very loud noise • a strong current of air • an explosion (as of dynamite) • a highly pleasurable or exciting experience • intense adverse criticism verb • make a strident sound • hit with great force • use explosives on • apply a draft or strong wind to to • create by using explosives • make with or as if with an explosion • fire a shot; release • criticize harshly or violently • shatter as if by explosion • shrivel or wither or mature imperfectly | ||||||
| clack | verbv | |||||
noun • a sharp abrupt noise as if two objects hit together; may be repeated • a simple valve with a hinge on one side; allows fluid to flow in only one direction verb • make a rattling sound • make a clucking sounds, characteristic of hens • speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly | ||||||
| eruption | nounn | |||||
noun • the sudden occurrence of a violent discharge of steam and volcanic material • symptom consisting of a breaking out and becoming visible • (of volcanoes) pouring out fumes or lava (or a deposit so formed) • a sudden violent spontaneous occurrence (usually of some undesirable condition) • a sudden very loud noise • the emergence of a tooth as it breaks through the gum | ||||||
| gonorrhea | nounn | |||||
noun • a common venereal disease caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae; symptoms are painful urination and pain around the urethra | ||||||
| gonorrhoea | nounn | |||||
noun • a common venereal disease caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae; symptoms are painful urination and pain around the urethra | ||||||
