clapperclaw

An obsolete verb meaning to fight or scold, often with claws or nails; to scratch or abuse verbally.

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1. Scratch or claw C2 formal british

   To scratch or tear with the nails or claws, often in a violent or aggressive manner.

   • The angry cat clapperclawed the intruder's arm.
   • In the scuffle, she clapperclawed his face, leaving deep marks.
   • The two rivals clapperclawed each other during the heated argument.

   🌐خمش

   المرادفات: clawgougelaceratemanglemaulscratchtear

2. Abuse verbally C2 formal british

   To attack someone with harsh, foul, or abusive language.

   • The politician clapperclawed his opponent during the debate.
   • She clapperclawed the rude customer with a stream of insults.
   • They clapperclawed each other in the street, drawing a crowd.

   🌐السبّ والإهانة اللفظية

   المرادفات: abuseberatecastigaterevilescoldupbraidvituperate

   الأضداد: commendcomplimentflatterlaudpraise

• clapperclawed past participle
• clapperclawed past simple
• clapperclawing present participle
• clapperclaws third person singular