CLOUT Synonyms: 200 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈklau̇t

Definition of clout

as in blow

a hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument gave the stubborn handle a solid clout to make it turn

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as in influence

the power to direct the thinking or behavior of others usually indirectly has a great deal of clout in the film industry

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clout

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verb

as in to punch

to deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner clouted the nail with the hammer and drove it all the way into the wood

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Recent Examples of clout

Noun

But the shift underscores a dramatic loss of clout by Comcast and other traditional media enterprises. — Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026 New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani tests his political clout by backing fellow democratic socialists. — ABC News, 23 June 2026

Verb

Pellegrino, a 6-foot-3 forward who’s nearly devoid of body fat and brims with energy, clouted the ball out the air for the third goal and ran toward the supporters section, raising the crowd’s volume. — Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Nov. 2025 Not since the former Yankee slugger clouted three home runs in a World Series game against the Dodgers in 1977 has Jackson done more with a pitch in the strike zone. — Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 22 June 2024 See All Example Sentences for clout

Recent Examples of Synonyms for clout

Noun

Vingegaard’s victory at the Giro d’Italia in May, allied with Wout Van Aert’s cathartic win at Paris-Roubaix, has delivered two key objectives but the surprise departure of head of racing Grischa Niermann to Lidl-Trek was a blow.

— Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 4 July 2026
Hers is a voice that ought to have a lifetime’s staying power, bolstered by a lyrical and musical sensibility that provide everything her instrument needs to deliver a happy succession of knockout blows.

— Chris Willman, Variety, 3 July 2026

Definition of blow

Noun

But tomorrow — or a week from now — Ream hopes the team can celebrate the influence its World Cup run made on the sport and the country.

— Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
Which Beyoncé song would Hart have liked to work into Lestat’s music as an influence?

— Sabrina Reed, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026

Definition of influence

Verb

With group play coming to a close and the Round of 32 approaching, the competition is heating up as teams look to punch their tickets to the knockout round in hopes of hoisting the FIFA World Cup Trophy at the final on Sunday, July 19.

— Jaclyn Hendricks, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
That punched El Tri's ticket straight to the Round of 16 and kept the host nation's tournament dream alive for at least one more match.

— Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of punch

Noun

DeTiger also discusses working with Caroline Polachek, Chromeo and Stargate, the viral videos that launched her career, the influence of Rush’s Geddy Lee and developing her signature slap bass style.

— SPIN Staff, SPIN, 30 June 2026
Morgan responded with a slap and brush off of the voodoo.

— Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 28 June 2026

Definition of slap

Noun

The recent surge in commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz could give the US additional leverage in talks with Iran, analysts said.

— J.D. Capelouto, semafor.com, 1 July 2026
Now in terms of personal goals, pad leverage, effort, block release and affecting the quarterback.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026

Definition of leverage

Verb

Moniak smacked a 424-foot homer to right-center with one down in the bottom of the inning to tie the game.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026
Kara and Ruthye figure out the Brigands are trafficking young women for dastardly purposes, giving them yet another reason to smack some dudes around.

— Brian Truitt, USA Today, 24 June 2026

Definition of smack

Noun

That next phase will focus on measuring the shockwaves generated by the X-59 in flight, along with evaluating the sonic thump impact on the ground.

— Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 29 June 2026
Not long after, Jamison’s parents reported hearing a loud thump, as though someone had fallen, according to prosecutors.

— Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2026

Definition of thump

Noun

In a real world sense of course that can’t possibly be true, but the world view of the Puritan religious leaders who founded the Connecticut River Colony in the 1630s still held sway in the late 18th century.

— Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 28 June 2026
Roberta Smith, the co-chief art critic of the New York Times, and Jerry Saltz, the art critic of New York magazine, are writers of sway, elegance, legend.

— Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 27 June 2026

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