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wallop

noun verb

A forceful consequence; a strong effect

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Word Facts

Word length
6
Starts with
W
Ends with
P
Contains
AL
Scrabble score
11

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noun

  1. A forceful consequence; a strong effect

    “The book had an important impact on my thinking”

noun

  1. A severe blow

verb

  1. Strike hard

    “The teacher whacked the boy”

verb

  1. Defeat soundly and utterly

    “We'll wallop them!”

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Example Sentences

The book had an important impact on my thinking
The book packs a wallop
The teacher whacked the boy
We'll wallop them!

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