Synonyms for

Whack

Verb / wæk / / hwæk / Another word for whack — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to strike or hit something with force

Synonyms & similar words

wallop wham whop whang knock belt rap hit smack slap punch beat strike thump thwack wallop bash clobber clout whip knock batter belt pound thrash wham sock

Synonyms by register

Formal

strike hit assault smite

Informal

smack belt wallop thump clobber

Literary

buffet smite flog

Antonyms

caress stroke pat tickle soothe comfort cuddle

Common collocations

  • whack a mole
  • whack the ball
  • whack someone on the head
  • whack a weed
  • whack a problem
  • whack a price

Word family

noun whack
verb whack

Usage note

Primarily used informally to mean 'to hit hard'. Can also refer to a vigorous action or a strike, often with a sense of force or suddenness.

Example sentences

  1. I whack the ball with my tennis racket.
  2. My mom whacks the rug with a broom to get the dust out.
  3. The chef whacks the garlic with a knife to chop it up.
  4. The boxer whacks his opponent on the head with a punch.
  5. The student whacks the drum with a stick in the school band.

Quotes

  • I whacked my opponent so hard, I heard the crowd gasp. - Mike Tyson
  • You can't whack a guy for being different.
  • I whack the ball into the water and curse myself for being such a lousy golfer.

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