applaud vs spat

spat vs applaud

applaud is not a noun while spat is a noun.

applaud and spat both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
applaud	No	No	Yes	No
spat	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, applaud and spat are synonyms defined as:

applaud and spat: clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval

Other synonyms of applaud include acclaim, clap.

applaud (noun)	spat (noun)
	a young oyster or other bivalve
	a cloth covering (a legging) that covers the instep and ankles
	a quarrel about petty points

applaud (verb)	spat (verb)
express that something is worthy of praise	clap one's hands together
clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval	spawn
	engage in a brief and petty quarrel
	clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval
	strike with a sound like that of falling rain
	become permanently attached
	come down like raindrops

Difference between applaud and spat

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