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Antonyms for slap on wrist


Grammar : Noun, verb
Spell : slap
Phonetic Transcription : slæp



Definition of slap on wrist

Origin :
  • "large or impressive person or thing," 1781, agent noun from slap (v.). Cf. whopper.
  • As in reprimand : noun oral punishment
  • As in slap on the wrist : noun nominal punishment
  • As in criticism : noun verbal disapproval
  • As in disapproval : noun condemnation
  • As in chide : verb criticize, lecture
  • As in admonish : verb warn, strongly criticize

Synonyms for slap on wrist

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