Tap Synonyms and Antonyms

tăp
A light blow
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. rap
  2. pat
  3. knock
  4. dab
  5. strike
A spigot
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. faucet
  2. petcock
  3. valve
  4. spout
  5. on draft
  6. fresh from the barrel
  7. water faucet
  8. spigot
  9. in the keg
  10. free-flowing
  11. on-hand
  12. water-tap
  13. hydrant
To select for an office or position
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. appoint
  2. designate
  3. make
  4. name
  5. nominate
To strike lightly
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. rap
  2. knock
  3. pat
  4. touch
  5. tip
  6. pink
A partial sole used for repair
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. patch
  2. guard
  3. cover
  4. reinforcement
To monitor (telephone calls) with a concealed listening device connected to the circuit
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. wiretap
  2. bug
  3. intercept
To obtain by means of tapping
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. draw
  2. drain
  3. draw out
  4. draw forth
  5. pump
  6. pour-out
  7. let out
  8. empty
To puncture in order to draw liquid
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. perforate
  2. pierce
  3. bore
  4. drill
  5. broach
  6. stab
  7. spear
  8. exploit
  9. riddle
  10. spike
  11. lance
Antonyms:
  1. close
  2. seal
  3. solder
A light touch or stroke
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. pat
  2. dab
Dance and make rhythmic clicking sounds by means of metal plates nailed to the sole of the dance shoes
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. tapdance
Make a solicitation or entreaty for something; request urgently or persistently
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. solicit
  2. beg
The act of tapping a telephone or telegraph line to get information
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. wiretap
To select, as for membership in an organization; designate.
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. appoint

Words Related to Tap

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Related:

  1. blow
  2. hit
  3. penetrate
  4. choice
  5. sounds
  6. investigate
  7. increase
  8. flap
  9. bell, al and hoffman, abbie team
  10. cheshire calalyst and tap
  11. plug
  12. drip
  13. phreaking
  14. squeeze
  15. dip
  16. hook
  17. squirt

Tap Sentence Examples

  • A light tap sounded at the door.

  • There was a tap at the door.

  • Damian can do that, too, but Darian's too weak yet to tap into his power.

  • Toni's voice was accompanied by a tap at the door.

  • She won't answer, but just in case the law's got a tap on the line it'll keep 'em off base.

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