SLUGGING Synonyms
There are 17 hypernyms of the word slugging. (close relations)
Best Alternatives
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| beating | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • the act of overcoming or outdoing • the act of inflicting corporal punishment with repeated blows | ||||||
| belting | verbv | |||||
noun • the material of which belts are made | ||||||
| clubbing | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||
noun • a condition in which the ends of toes and fingers become wide and thick; a symptom of heart or lung disease | ||||||
| hitting | verbv | |||||
noun • the act of contacting one thing with another | ||||||
| pounding | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||
noun • repeated heavy blows • an instance of rapid strong pulsation (of the heart) • the act of pounding (delivering repeated heavy blows) | ||||||
| smacking | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||
noun • the act of smacking something; a blow delivered with an open hand | ||||||
| striking | adjectiveadj | |||||
noun • the physical coming together of two or more things • the act of contacting one thing with another adjective satellite • sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect • having a quality that thrusts itself into attention | ||||||
| thumping | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||
noun • a heavy dull sound (as made by impact of heavy objects) adjective satellite • (used informally) very large | ||||||
| whacking | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||
noun • the act of inflicting corporal punishment with repeated blows adverb • to an abnormal extent adjective satellite • (British informal) enormous | ||||||
| bashing | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a vigorous blow • an uproarious party verb • hit hard | ||||||
| punching | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||
noun • (boxing) a blow with the fist • an iced mixed drink usually containing alcohol and prepared for multiple servings; normally served in a punch bowl • a tool for making holes or indentations verb • deliver a quick blow to • drive forcibly as if by a punch • make a hole into or between, as for ease of separation | ||||||
| smiting | verbv | |||||
verb • inflict a heavy blow on, with the hand, a tool, or a weapon • affect suddenly with deep feeling • cause physical pain or suffering in | ||||||
| socking | verbv | |||||
noun • hosiery consisting of a cloth covering for the foot; worn inside the shoe; reaches to between the ankle and the knee • a truncated cloth cone mounted on a mast; used (e.g., at airports) to show the direction of the wind verb • hit hard | ||||||
| thwacking | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a hard blow with a flat object verb • deliver a hard blow to | ||||||
| biff | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • (boxing) a blow with the fist verb • strike, usually with the fist | ||||||
| bullet | nounn | |||||
noun • a projectile that is fired from a gun • a high-speed passenger train • (baseball) a pitch thrown with maximum velocity | ||||||
| clout | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a target used in archery • special advantage or influence • a short nail with a flat head; used to attach sheet metal to wood • (boxing) a blow with the fist verb • strike hard, especially with the fist | ||||||
| idle | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||
adjective • not in action or at work noun • the state of an engine or other mechanism that is idling adjective satellite • without a basis in reason or fact • not in active use • silly or trivial • lacking a sense of restraint or responsibility • not yielding a return • not having a job verb • run disconnected or idle • be idle; exist in a changeless situation | ||||||
| laze | verbv | |||||
verb • be idle; exist in a changeless situation | ||||||
| lick | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a salt deposit that animals regularly lick • touching with the tongue • (boxing) a blow with the fist verb • beat thoroughly and conclusively in a competition or fight • pass the tongue over • find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of • take up with the tongue | ||||||
