clout
1 of 2verb/klaʊt/
Forms:clouts,clouting,clouted,clouted
1
to strike forcefully, especially using the fist
transitive- The angered individual threatened to clout the troublemaker if the taunts continued.
- In self-defense, she had to clout the attacker to escape from the dangerous situation.
- In a fit of rage, he chose to clout the door with his fist.
- Frustrated with the argument, she angrily clouted her opponent on the shoulder.
- The child accidentally clouted the bully while trying to defend himself.