slap in face

NOUN

defamation

Synonyms

STRONGEST

denigration disparagement

STRONG

aspersion calumny depreciation detraction dirt dump dynamite hit knock lie mud obloquy opprobrium scorcher slam slime slur smear tale traducement vilification

WEAK

backbiting backstabbing belittlement black eye character assassination cheap shot dirty laundry low-down dirty

Antonyms

STRONG

compliment flattery praise

WEAK

approval commendation exaltation

Example Sentences

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Unite the Union, which represents workers at the site, said the proposal "has been a complete slap in face for our members in Luton".

From BBC • Nov. 27, 2024

It was kind of a slap in face.

From Reuters • Dec. 21, 2010

slap in face

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