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Past tense for to hit or strike, especially with the palm of the hand or a flat object
“Dymphna's spine stiffened and she had to force herself not to strike out and slap him.”
Past tense for to put or throw somewhere quickly, carelessly, or forcefully
“I slap the book down on the table, shrugging my bag off and barreling into my room where I strip my soaked clothes off and exchange them for pajamas.”
Past tense for to apply or spread a substance, typically quickly, carelessly, or forcefully
“Just slap some make-up on and let's go already.”
Past tense for to impose a rule, law, penalty, etc.
“What would it cost farmers and consumers if we had to slap a ban on antibiotic feed additives?”
(somewhat rare) Past tense for to cause to feel hurt, upset, or resentful
“How could the woman look her in the eye, feigning concern, and then slap her with this insult?”
Past tense for to cause to feel hurt, upset, or resentful
Past tense for to insult or put down, especially in a spiteful way
Past tense for to blame or insult (someone) in strong or violent language
Past tense for to flow (noisily) in a stream
Past tense for to criticize (someone or something) harshly
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