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Strong criticism or antagonism
Plural for a quick, sharp knock or blow
“Just as she was about to sit down, there came a loud rap on the table, which startled her very much.”
Plural for the sound created by a quick, sharp knock or blow
“Suddenly we heard a rap on the door, and John jumped out of his chair, thinking it was time to go.”
Plural for responsibility for a fault or wrong
“Our investment advisor tried to pull off a Tony DeAngelo by taking the rap for my problems with the IRS, offering himself up as a sacrificial lamb.”
Plural for an official or formal accusation for a criminal offense
“The mob goon got pinched for the pay-up beatdown, and, facing a rap for extortion, he began cooperating with the FBI and spilled his guts.”
Plural for a rebuke, criticism or expression of disapproval
“The organizers deserve a severe rap for not taking sufficient measures to keep the hooligans where they belong.”
Plural for a very small amount or virtually nothing
“He doesn't care a rap whether it's true or not.”
Plural for a friendly, casual or informal conversation
“We decided to have a quick rap with him to find out what his future plans were.”
Plural for a period of time spent in prison
Plural for a punishment imposed for breaking a law, rule, or contract
Plural for urban genre of music characterized by rhythmic beats and rhyming lyrics
Plural for what one is known for
Plural for a regular short, sharp sound, especially that made by a clock or watch
Plural for a formal assessment of something with the intention of instituting change if necessary
Plural for worthy of one's trust or confidence
To utter words using speech
To strike something sharply, typically with one's knuckles
“She waited on the cracked sidewalk as Mackenson continued to rap on the door while shouting for someone's attention.”
To engage in (typically meaningless or unimportant) conversation
“And so we would rap, about diverse subject matter, with each verse that was shared articulating something different.”
To scold, rebuke or reprimand someone
“Even Langston Hughes was rapped for an alleged shortage of class consciousness in his debut novel.”
To be, or cause to be, significantly overcome with emotion, wonder or delight
“The audience was rapped into stillness for one last time as Mr. Barnard rose to speak.”
(music) To speak in rhyming lyrics rhythmically
“An angry Mathers then began to rap about dropping a coffee pot on Donald's head.”
To knowingly say that something is smaller or less important than it actually is
To accuse, blame or pronounce (someone) guilty of a crime or wrongdoing
To catch or get hold of
To declare (someone) to be guilty of a criminal offense in a court of law
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