face slapping

Palm meets cheek

Face slapping is striking someone's face with an open hand.

It can be an act of anger, insult, or provocation—historically a challenge to a duel.

In BDSM contexts, face slapping is a consensual act of dominance and humiliation.

The phrase also describes a sharp rebuke or wake-up call: The election results were a face slapping for the party.

Related

smack · backhand · strike · insult · humiliation · red · red mark · handprint · confrontation · anger · discipline · challenge · how dare you · duel · glove · affront · punishment · retaliation

Opposites
physical contact type

face slappingcaressing

Touching with affection

stroking · gentle touch · embracing · hugging · cradling

social/emotional valence

face slappingkissing

Lip-to-lip contact

gentle touch · caress · cheek kissing · hug · embrace

type of physical strike

face slappingpunch

Strike with fist

punching · body blow · kick · kicking · headbutt

Family

face, slap, faces, faced, facing, facial, slaps, slapped, slapping

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG