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golpe

golpe

1 9.9
A sudden strong hit that hurts someone or something
  • noun
  • /ˈɡoʊlpeɪ/
: 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
390 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
135 1.0

A quick sharp hit with the flat part of the hand

is a sudden violent hit that carries stronger force or intent
knock
vsgolpe
22 1.0

A hard blow that can cause pain or damage

is a sudden violent hit that stresses harm and intent
smash
vsgolpe
16 3.7

A violent crash that causes a loud noise and damage

is a sudden violent hit aimed at a person rather than objects
swat
vsgolpe
11 3.9

A quick hard hit with the hand or a flat object

is a sudden violent hit with greater force and clear harm
smacker
vsgolpe
  • Slang
4 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
2 6.7

A sharp quick blow from a whip

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

Antonyms

95 2.8

To hold someone tightly to show affection

17 3.8

A gentle touch that shows affection

How Forceful

to batter
73 3.5
to strike
508 2.4
blow
282 2.0
golpe
1 9.9
hit
607 1.0
knock
22 1.0
tap
57 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.