RAPS Synonyms: 399 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun (1)

plural of rap

as in counts

a formal claim of criminal wrongdoing against a person the headlines in the paper today are all about the mayor facing an embezzlement rap

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as in thumps

a hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument the doctor used a little hammer to give me a rap on the knee to test my reflexes

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raps

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noun (2)

plural of rap

as in chats

friendly, informal conversation or an instance of this after our pickup softball game, I had a friendly rap with a couple of the guys in the park

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raps

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noun (3)

plural of rap

as in licks

the smallest amount or part imaginable I don't care a rap about losing that old jacket

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raps

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verb (1)

present tense third-person singular of rap

as in slaps

to deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner a childhood memory of the time he got his knuckles rapped for trying to steal candy from the corner store

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as in taps

to strike or cause to strike lightly and usually rhythmically the impatient man was rapping his knuckles on the door, hoping to wake up the sleeping attendant

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verb (2)

present tense third-person singular of rap

as in talks

to engage in casual or rambling conversation the guys at the gym never seem to tire about rapping about basketball

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verb (3)

present tense third-person singular of rap

as in delights

to fill with overwhelming emotion (as wonder or delight) concertgoers were utterly rapped by the power of Handel's oratorio

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as in grabs

to take physical control or possession of (something) suddenly or forcibly suddenly the hawk swooped down and rapped the unwary rodent

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Recent Examples of raps

Noun

From the moment Errol Holden’s raps entered the public sphere in the early 2020s, listening to them has felt like hearing a stranger on the street earnestly tell you how the city has changed. — Matthew Ritchie, Pitchfork, 15 Oct. 2026 Here was Jay, drawing a line between the increasingly popular molly raps of the 2010s with his own penchant for luxury garments. — Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 19 Aug. 2026 Timbaland’s eerie, minimalist production — stuttering beat patterns, yawning silences between drum hits, synth riffs that bray and heave — was the ideal vehicle for Elliott’s slaloming, heavily syncopated raps. — New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026 With traces of the trap titans that paved the way, Kushington’s motivational raps filled his trapper-friendly The Streets Is Yours debut project, which arrived last March. — Michael Saponara, Billboard, 27 Mar. 2026 Visitors can also expect math raps by The Music Notes. — Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026 The multilingual performer raps in French, Arabic, and Milanese slang. — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 5 Feb. 2026 During his performances, Hensinger sings, raps, beatboxes, plays the piano, and plays the trumpet. — CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026

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Jarico Anderson, who raps under the stage name Dreamllife Rizzy, was charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition, and faces up to 15 years in prison if convicted, court records show. — Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 20 May 2026 Elsewhere, Lirian Santos brings Brazilian soccer-fashion crossover from London, Papa Pincus turns Arsenal-fan obsession into running comedy, Bi Goes covers São Paulo matchday energy, and Skiper raps over highlights from Monterrey. — Maureen Kerr, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026 Ye raps almost convincingly about the past few years of controversy, falling just short of saying anything impactful. — Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 31 Mar. 2026 Bad Bunny raps his verse on the song reminding me of how life is a circle. — Lilliam Rivera, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026 In addition, several Durk tracks featuring codefendant Deandre Dontrell Wilson, who raps under the name Deeski, were submitted as evidence by the prosecution. — Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 3 Feb. 2026 With his tree-bark rasp, Gabe raps hard as hell and pulls little storytelling tricks out of his bag. — Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 30 Jan. 2026 Nearly 30 years later, Daley, who raps under the moniker Slug alongside Ant, is celebrating three decades as the hip-hop duo Atmosphere. — Charlie Vargas, Daily News, 30 Jan. 2026 His EsDeeKid remix dispelled a rumor that the Liverpool artist was Chalamet’s alter ego while leaving intact the notion that the actor secretly raps. — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 21 Jan. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for raps

Noun

Former Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill on Tuesday was found liable for two counts of battery by a Miami jury, but not liable for eight other claims made by his wife, Lakeeta Vaccaro, according to ESPN.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 14 Oct. 2026
Los Angeles County will conduct future homeless counts and apply for federal grants on behalf of the region’s homeless services providers, taking over two functions from the beleaguered Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026

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Titles for locked chats will remain hidden, and all locked conversations will be protected by a 4-digit account PIN set by the user.

— Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 20 Oct. 2026
Here is a look at some of the takeaways from chats with the people behind three films featured at LFF – from Europe, Africa and Asia.

— Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of chats

Noun

But for the most part, both are getting their points across, landing a few licks and, so far, avoiding the sort of major gaffe or damaging moment that could reshape the race.

— AJC.com, AJC.com, 7 Oct. 2026
Shafee operates in a languid, free-form zone throughout, trading his funky licks for loose, spacious lines and tolling, repetitive chords.

— Reed Jackson, SPIN, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of licks

Verb

Publicly, Pacific Fusion talks mostly about its future ability to supply electricity, a promise the fusion industry has made for years.

— Sarah Scoles, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
Instead of using labels, Alkhatib talks his guests through the treasures, which include a marble model of the Taj Mahal, a geode from Morocco and a silver elephant sculpture from Sri Lanka.

— Dina Cheney, Washington Post, 17 Oct. 2026

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