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Influence or power, especially in politics or business

A heavy blow with the hand or a hard object

Control or dominance over someone or something

Power or influence, such as in a commercial or political sphere

An intuitive skill or ability

A drive or determination to succeed, especially in the face of adversity

Notice or attention given to someone or something by the media

A piece of old cloth, especially one torn from a larger piece

The most important or essential part of something

To physically hit or strike hard

To repair a garment especially by stitching or sewing up

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Noun

Influence or power, especially in politics or business

illustriousness

social position

prestigiousness

trustworthiness

bargaining chip

good reputation

strong influence

bargaining counter

conspicuousness

authoritativeness

personal capital

authorization^US

authorisation^UK

social standing

prestidigitation

efficaciousness

constructiveness

outstandingness

street credibility

incomparability

extraordinariness

acknowledgment^US

acknowledgement^UK

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“He now has the clout to do something about these issues.”

Noun

A heavy blow with the hand or a hard object

knuckle sandwich

explosive noise

dig in the ribs

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“But those were the days when a policeman was a respected, perhaps even feared, guardian of society, who would give you a clout round the head if he copped you scrumping.”

Noun

Control or dominance over someone or something

superintendence

authorization^US

authorisation^UK

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Noun

Power or influence, such as in a commercial or political sphere

physical energy

physical strength

muscular strength

tempestuousness

efficaciousness

authoritativeness

physical prowess

destructiveness

physical ability

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Noun

An intuitive skill or ability

innate knowledge

the right stuff

competitiveness

resourcefulness

professionalism

natural ability

imaginativeness

quick-wittedness

artistic ability

efficaciousness

special ability

sharp-wittedness

redeeming feature

physical ability

personal talent

knowing way around

hang of something

practical knowledge

creative talent

making the grade

cutting the mustard

great prospects

advantageousness

meritoriousness

accomplishments

organisation^UK

organization^US

hand-eye coordination

sleight of hand

eye-hand coordination

cardinal virtue

thinking outside the box

pièce de résistance

branch of knowledge

special subject

area of specialization

curriculum vitae

positive feature

inherent tendency

natural inclination

intrinsic tendency

innate tendency

inborn tendency

natural tendency

ingrained tendency

natural feeling

inner prompting

venturesomeness

adventurousness

core competency

attractive feature

ace up your sleeve

compensating feature

ace in the hole

spirit of adventure

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Noun

A drive or determination to succeed, especially in the face of adversity

competitiveness

single-mindedness

self-motivation

venturesomeness

high-spiritedness

light-heartedness

irrepressibility

lightheartedness

resourcefulness

adventurousness

entrepreneurial spirit

a sense of purpose

strength of character

strength of mind

fire in the belly

great enthusiasm

have-a-go attitude

hustle and bustle

being full of the joys of spring

provocativeness

burning passion

imaginativeness

quick-wittedness

spirit of adventure

physical energy

physical ability

mischievousness

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Noun

Notice or attention given to someone or something by the media

Noun

A piece of old cloth, especially one torn from a larger piece

fragment of cloth

Noun

The most important or essential part of something

sum and substance

meat and potatoes

name of the game

characteristics

intrinsic nature

heart of the matter

essential qualities

essential nature

fundamental point

the long and the short of it

animating spirit

personification

exemplification

spiritual being

recesses of heart

animating principle

basic characteristics

fundamental nature

fundamental quality

basic characteristic

inherent characteristics

inherent attributes

inherent qualities

chief constituent

basic attributes

essential attributes

basic qualities

inherent features

essential features

essential characteristics

be-all and end-all

nature of beast

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Verb

To physically hit or strike hard

let someone have it

knock into the middle of next week

give someone a good hiding

beat the living daylights out of

give someone a hiding

give someone a beating

give someone a drubbing

give someone a good beating

give someone a good drubbing

give someone a hot bottom

put over one's knee

box someone's ears

whip someone's hide

make someone feel the back of one's hand

hit over the head

hit on the head

lay a finger on

rain blows upon

strike with a stick

beat with a stick

give a black eye

physically attack

give someone a licking

put someone over your knee

warm someone's bottom

jump down one's throat

be in collision with

put the boot in

put the boot into

strike with the foot

tan someone's hide

take a strap to

dust someone's britches

warm someone's seat

punish severely

give the cat o'nine tails

come into collision

assault physically

come into collision with

be violent toward

knock someone's lights out

beat someone's brains out

make contact with

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“How do I know you won't clout me the moment my back is turned?”

Verb

To repair a garment especially by stitching or sewing up

put back together

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