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A punishment or assault in which the victim is hit repeatedly
“Despite her pleas for help, the victim endured a brutal smacking by her abuser.”
Present participle for to hit or strike, often with one's hand
“A smile spreads across his face, and I smack him on the shoulder again.”
Present participle for to collide or crash forcefully into something, especially loudly
“The intruder shot across the floor in a straight horizontal line to smack against a pillar in a bone-crushing impact.”
(smack of) Present participle for to resemble or imply (a hint of) something
“Indeed, the same phrases and metaphors, which, when found in an established author will smack of elegance, and when found in an author who is not established will smack of uncouthness.”
Present participle for to give the impression of being or having a negative quality or characteristic
Present participle for to push or force (someone or something) violently and suddenly into a particular physical position or state
Present participle for to touch or press with the lips, usually as a sign of affection
Present participle for to make a sudden, sharp noise, or succession of noises
Present participle for to splatter a substance over
Present participle for to resemble or have a specified flavor of (something)
Present participle for to flow in a stream
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