Attempt and Lash

Attempt

Attempt verb - To make an effort to do.

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Lash and attempt are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Lash" instead a verb "Attempt".

Nearby Words: attempted, attempting

Lash verb - To strike repeatedly with something long and thin or flexible.

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Attempt and lash are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Attempt" instead a verb "Lash".

Nearby Words: lashed, lashing, lasher

attack	attempt attack	lash attack
plan	attempt plan	lash plan

A Taste of the Lash: When Erling is recaptured after his escape attempt, he's sentenced to ten strokes.

Source: Film / King of Devil's Island
A Taste of the Lash: Pilate has Jesus scourged in an attempt to placate the mob that's calling for Jesus' crucifixion.

Source: Literature / The Four Gospels
A Taste of the Lash: Paris was subjected to this by order of King Charles VII as punishment for his unauthorized attempt to rescue Joan of Arc.

Source: Fan Fic / Paris Burning

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