Swat

Pronunciation: /ˈswɑːt/

Swat (verb)

  1. To hit something quickly and with force, often to kill an insect.
  2. To strike something with a sudden and strong movement.

Examples

  • You can swat the fly with a newspaper.
  • She swatted the ball back over the net.

Common collocations: swat away, swat at, swat down, forcefully swat

Synonyms of Swat

Neutral

Antonyms of Swat

  • Opposite of striking; implies gentle touch.