THWACKING Synonyms
There is 1 hypernym of the word thwacking. (close relations)
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| cracking | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||
noun • a sudden sharp noise • the act of cracking something • the process whereby heavy molecules of naphtha or petroleum are broken down into hydrocarbons of lower molecular weight (especially in the oil-refining process) adjective satellite • excellent | ||||||
| hitting | verbv | |||||
noun • the act of contacting one thing with another | ||||||
| lashing | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||
noun • beating with a whip or strap or rope as a form of punishment • rope that is used for fastening something to something else adjective satellite • violently urging on by whipping or flogging | ||||||
| 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 | ||||||
| smack | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a blow from a flat object (as an open hand) • the taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouth • a sailing ship (usually rigged like a sloop or cutter) used in fishing and sailing along the coast • street names for heroin • an enthusiastic kiss • the act of smacking something; a blow delivered with an open hand adverb • directly verb • deliver a hard blow to • have an element suggestive (of something) • have a distinctive or characteristic taste • kiss lightly • press (the lips) together and open (the lips) noisily, as in eating | ||||||
