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TAPPED: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for TAPPED?

Need another word that means the same as “tapped”? Find 30 related words for “tapped” in this overview.

Associations of "Tapped" (30 Words)

bangLeap jerk bang.
She banged into some shelves in the darkness.
botchMake a mess of, destroy or ruin.
He was accused of botching the job.
bungleMake a mess of, destroy or ruin.
It emerged that forensic police had bungled in gathering the evidence.
caressA gentle affectionate stroking (or something resembling it.
He caressed her face.
crackleHaving the surface decorated with a network of fine cracks as in crackleware.
The blazing sun crackled the desert sand.
dabPress against (something) lightly several times with a piece of absorbent material in order to clean or dry it or to apply a substance.
She licked a dab of chocolate from her finger.
dingGo ding dong like a bell.
Cash registers were dinging softly.
doorA room that is entered via a door.
He slammed the door as he left.
encouragedInspired with confidence.
frictionConflict or animosity caused by a clash of wills, temperaments, or opinions.
A considerable amount of friction between father and son.
fumble(in ball games) fail to catch or field (the ball) cleanly.
He fumbled towards the door.
hearExamine or hear evidence or a case by judicial process.
The jury had heard all the evidence.
hearingThe act of hearing attentively.
The court may stay execution pending a hearing.
hitHit the intended target or goal.
He came all the way around on Williams hit.
interceptAn act or instance of intercepting something.
The fighter plane was ordered to intercept an aircraft that had entered the country s airspace.
jingleA short slogan, verse, or tune designed to be easily remembered, especially as used in advertising.
He makes up advertising jingles.
knockKnock against with force or violence.
The tornado knocked a tree on to a house.
lightningA flash or discharge of lightning.
A lightning cure for his hangover.
onomatopoeiaThe use of onomatopoeia for literary effect.
pangA sharp spasm of pain.
The snack bar will keep those hunger pangs at bay.
patPat or squeeze fondly or playfully especially under the chin.
Pat him on the shoulder.
pingHit with a pinging noise.
The car pinged when I put in low octane gasoline.
rapA type of popular music of US black origin in which words are recited rapidly and rhythmically over an instrumental backing.
He raps under the name of Mr T.
rubReproduce the design of a sepulchral brass or a stone by rubbing paper laid on it with coloured wax pencil or chalk etc.
He will be using coffee in a rub for a rack of lamb.
slamDance the slam dance.
The new TV soap was slammed as being cynical and irresponsible.
spoilThe act of spoiling something by causing damage to it.
The looters carried their spoils away.
strikeA pitch that passes through the strike zone.
The strike lasted more than a month before it was settled.
touchAn act of touching someone or something.
Only sight and touch enable us to locate objects in the space around us.
wiretapTap a telephone or telegraph wire to get information.
The government illegally wiretapped the lawyers.
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