clout
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Synonyms for clout
Synonyms: Noun
bang, bash, bat, beat, belt, biff, blow, bop, box, buffet, bust, chop, clap, clip, crack, cuff, dab, douse [British], fillip, hack, haymaker, hit, hook, knock, larrup [dialect], lash, lick, pelt, pick, plump, poke, pound, punch, rap, slam, slap, slug, smack, smash, sock, spank, stinger, stripe, stroke, swat, swipe, switch, thud, thump, thwack, wallop, welt, whack, wham, whop (also whap)
Synonyms: Verb
bang, bash, bat, belt, biff, bludgeon, bob, bonk, bop, box, bust, clap, clip, clobber, clock, crack, hammer, hit, knock, nail, paste, pound, punch, rap, slam, slap, slog, slug, smack, smite, sock, strike, swat, swipe, tag, thump, thwack, wallop, whack, whale, zap
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Examples of clout in a Sentence
Noun
She used her political clout to have another school built. gave the stubborn handle a solid clout to make it turnVerb
He clouted 19 home runs last year. He'll clout me around the head if he finds out what I've done.
Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
In recent years, the Saudi government has attempted to become the Arab world’s major power by using its economic clout, in a reaction to its own and neighboring states’ insecurity in the wake of the 2011 uprisings around the Arab world. — David Mednicoff, The Conversation, "Why increasing Arab-Israeli closeness matters," 29 Aug. 2019 His trade war has made tariffs a viable policy tool for future administrations confronting China’s growing economic and geopolitical clout. — Gwynn Guilford, Quartz, "The trade war is already pushing businesses out of China—and it could be permanent," 14 June 2019 So the people of Hong Kong are fighting back to curb mainland China’s growing clout in the city. — Alex Ward, Vox, "What Hong Kong’s massive protests are really about," 11 June 2019 Using his clout as EPA chief to inquire about a Chick-fil-A franchise. — Will Bunch, Philly.com, "Not caring about Pruitt's EPA scandals helps us not care that the planet is on fire | Will Bunch," 19 June 2018 The organization, which advocates non-dairy alternatives such as soy milk, has approached Publix, so far without luck, about using its clout as a buyer to impose animal-welfare standards. — David Fleshler, Sun-Sentinel.com, "Brutal cow abuse videos result in reforms, possible legislation," 15 June 2018 Weinstein’s accusers have alleged that the producer also used his clout to spread rumors and to discredit serious stars like Ashley Judd and Mira Sorvino as retaliation for rejecting his advances. —