pat - Similar and Opposite Words

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Noun

a light touch or stroke

Synonyms

• dab
• pat
• tap

More generic

• touch
• touching

Noun

the sound made by a gentle blow

Synonyms

• pat
• rap
• tap

More generic

• sound

More specific

• pitter-patter

Verb

hit lightly

Synonyms

• dab
• pat

More generic

• strike

Verb

pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin

Synonyms

• chuck
• pat

More generic

• caress
• fondle

Adjective

exactly suited to the occasion

Synonyms

• pat

Related

• appropriate

Adjective

having only superficial plausibility

Synonyms

• glib
• pat
• slick

Related

• plausible

completely or perfectly

Synonyms

• pat

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