I . n.
1.
Blow, knock, rap, pat, hit, thump.
2.
Attack, shock.
3.
Affliction, reverse, calamity, hardship, misfortune, visitation.
4.
Touch, dash, sudden effort, sudden effect.
II . v. a.
Rub gently ( with the hands, in one direction ).
I . n.
1.
Blow, knock, rap, pat, hit, thump.
2.
Attack, shock.
3.
Affliction, reverse, calamity, hardship, misfortune, visitation.
4.
Touch, dash, sudden effort, sudden effect.
II . v. a.
Rub gently ( with the hands, in one direction ).
Soule. Dictionary of English synonyms. Словарь английских синонимов. 2012