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[ UK /spˈæt/ ]
[ US /ˈspæt/ ]
Synonyms
To hit with a quick, sharp blow of the hand
attack strike punch bust buffet slap smack cuff whack swat spank (Informal) box (Informal) clip
A quick, sharp blow, especially with the hand
chop smacker
A discussion, often heated, in which a difference of opinion is expressed
argument debate fight difficulty conflict dispute controversy clash disagreement contention quarrel tangle bicker rhubarb polemic tiff squabble wrangle altercation (Informal) hassle word (used in plural) run-in
To engage in a quarrel
argue contend quibble Idioms: cross swords lock horns have words have it out
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