clapperclaw

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

• 🇨🇳古旧动词，指用爪子或指甲抓打，也指争吵或辱骂。

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.

   🇨🇳抓挠

   同义词: 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.

   🇨🇳言语辱骂

   同义词: abuseberatecastigaterevilescoldupbraidvituperate

   反义词: commendcomplimentflatterlaudpraise

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