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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.