swat

Meaning

Verb

To beat off, as insects; to bat, strike, or hit.

Noun

1. A hard stroke, hit or blow, e.g., as part of a spanking.
2. Alternative spelling of swot: vigorous study at an educational institution.

Synonyms

slap

hit

smack

strike

knock

thwack

thrash

bang

clip

clobber

smite

beat

blow

clap

👏

swipe

jangle

jounce

larrup

maul

pat

punish

rap

run across

run up against

score

shroud

slam

slap in the face

slat

slosh

spank

spat

strike down

stub

try

wallop

whomp

whop

attain

crack

attempt

buffet

bump

catch

chime

clack

clank

clink

clout

cudgel

encounter

find

🔍

hurt

impinge

Pronounced as (IPA)

/swɒt/

Etymology

Alteration of squat.