Skip to main content
golpe

golpe

9.9
A sudden strong hit that hurts someone or something
  • noun
  • /ˈɡoʊlpeɪ/
translation icon : golpe
  • The boxer took a hard golpe to the ribs and staggered back against the ropes.

Examples

  • The boxer delivered a powerful golpe to his opponent.

  • He received a painful golpe on his arm during the game.

  • A sudden golpe of wind slammed the door shut unexpectedly.

  • He received a hard golpe to the head.

  • The boxer took a hard golpe to the ribs and staggered back against the ropes.

  • He received a painful golpe on his arm during the game.

  • The boxer delivered a powerful golpe to his opponent.

Synonyms

bang
vsgolpe
237 1.3

A sudden loud noise from a hit or impact

is a violent personal hit rather than a noisy crash or sound
slap
vsgolpe
110 1.0

A quick sharp hit with the flat part of the hand

is a sudden violent hit that carries stronger force or intent
swat
vsgolpe
104 3.9

A quick hard hit with the hand or a flat object

is a sudden violent hit with greater force and clear harm
knock
vsgolpe
32 1.0

A hard blow that can cause pain or damage

is a sudden violent hit that stresses harm and intent
smash
vsgolpe
7 3.7

A violent crash that causes a loud noise and damage

is a sudden violent hit aimed at a person rather than objects
smacker
vsgolpe
  • Slang
3 8.8

A very hard hit with the fist

is a sudden violent hit not limited to fist strikes
wallop
vsgolpe
  • Informal
3 6.7

A very hard blow that hurts someone

is a sudden violent hit that focuses on causing injury
whiplash
vsgolpe
1 6.7

A sharp quick blow from a whip

is a sudden violent hit that can come from any object or body part

Antonyms

142 2.8

To hold someone tightly to show affection

14 3.8

A gentle touch that shows affection

How Forceful

to batter
187 3.5
to strike
553 2.4
blow
271 2.0
golpe
9.9
hit
459 1.0
knock
32 1.0
tap
66 1.0

Surface Forms

golpe singular
golpes plural

Etymology

The word golpe originally meant a 'blow' or 'hit', so it is used for any sudden, strong strike, for example a hard punch or a powerful gust of wind that slams a door.