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clout Synonyms
Another word for clout
Choosing another word for clout depends on context, so the 21 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
Influence or power, especially in politics, business, or social media.
Usage Example
"The senator used her political influence to secure funding for the new transit project."
Strongest
influence
leverage
sway
Strong
pull
muscle
weight
authority
prestige
• noun (Context 2)
A heavy blow with the hand or a hard object.
Usage Example
"The boxer delivered a sudden wallop that sent his opponent to the canvas."
Strongest
wallop
smack
whack
Strong
cuff
thump
blow
slap
• verb (Context 3)
To hit someone or something hard with the hand or a heavy object.
Usage Example
"The batter clouted the baseball deep into the center-field stands."
Strongest
wallop
smack
whack
Strong
thump
cuff
strike
belt
slug
• noun (Context 4)
A piece of cloth or clothing, or a patch used for mending (now archaic or dialectal).
Usage Example
"The old proverb warns against casting a rag before the month of May is out."
Strong
rag
patch
shred
Opposites of clout
The opposite of clout shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
powerlessness
impotence
helplessness
insignificance
weakness
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Clout. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/clout