Punish with a swat Crossword Clue

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Punish with a swat Crossword Answer

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(verb)
1. give a spanking to; subject to a spanking
(noun)
1. a slap with the flat of the hand

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

PUNISH (verb)
1. impose a penalty on; inflict punishment on
SWAT (noun)
1. a sharp blow
SWAT (verb)
1. hit swiftly with a violent blow

Hint 3: Anagram

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