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rap

[rap] / ræp /
NOUN
conversation
Synonyms
STRONG
causerie chat chin colloquy confabulation conference deliberation dialogue discourse discussion prose talk ventilation yarn
Antonyms
STRONG
quiet silence
NOUN
blame; criticism
Synonyms
STRONG
admonishment admonition censure chiding flak knock pan punishment rebuke reprimand reproach reproof responsibility sentence swipe
Antonyms
STRONG
approval compliment encouragement praise reward
WEAK
flattery
VERB
hit quickly and lightly
Synonyms
STRONG
beat blow conk crack knock lick pat strike swat swipe tap whack
VERB
talk casually; speak abruptly
Synonyms
STRONG
babble bark chat chatter chitchat confabulate converse discourse jabber palaver spit talk
WEAK
run off at the mouth
Antonyms
STRONG
be quiet be silent
VERB
criticize
Synonyms
STRONGEST
knock scold
STRONG
blame castigate censure condemn denounce pan reprehend reprimand reprobate skin
WEAK
denunciate tick off
Antonyms
STRONGEST
compliment praise
STRONG
approve commend exonerate laud

Example Sentences

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The Sheehans cast a vote against the Millionaires name on the grounds that it flaunts local wealth and gives the town a bad rap.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

Inspired by rap icon Tupac Shakur, turbaned Sidhu built his global following by fusing Punjabi songs with the aesthetic of American hip-hop.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

He eventually dressed the rap icons Tupac Shakur and LL Cool J. His story deserves more ink.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

About 50,000 rap, R&B and hip-hop fans head to the event each day.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Working rap by rap, letter by letter, even simple messages took a long time to translate.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock

Vocabulary lists containing rap

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