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bodycheck Synonyms

Another word for bodycheck

Choosing another word for bodycheck depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A defensive maneuver in which a player uses their hip or shoulder to obstruct or knock down an opponent who has possession of the puck or ball (especially in ice hockey or lacrosse).

Usage Example

"The defenseman delivered a clean check along the boards to separate the forward from the puck."

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check
Strong
hit
tackle

• verb (Context 2)

To obstruct or knock down an opposing player by driving one's hip or shoulder into them (especially in ice hockey or lacrosse).

Usage Example

"He was penalized for attempting to check an opponent who no longer had control of the puck."

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check
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tackle
Weak
block

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Bodycheck. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/bodycheck
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