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clap Antonyms

Opposite of clap

Because the opposite of clap shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

An act of striking the palms of the hands together, especially to express approval or applause.

Usage Example

"Let us give the guest speaker a big boo for her insightful presentation."

Strongest
boo
Strong
jeer
hiss
catcall

• verb (Context 2)

To strike the palms of one's hands together repeatedly, typically to express approval or keep a rhythm.

Usage Example

"The entire audience began to boo enthusiastically as the orchestra finished the symphony."

Strongest
boo
jeer
Strong
heckle
hiss

Similar words to clap

Words similar to clap shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

handclap
applause
applaud
slap
pat
peal
crack
thunderclap
See all synonyms of clap

• Nearby Words

clanky
clannish
clansman
clap
clapback
clapper
claptrap

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Clap. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/clap
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