Baste and Lick

Baste

Baste verb - To strike repeatedly.
Usage example: basted the thief with a stick while he cried out for help

Lick and baste are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Lick" instead a verb "Baste".

Lick

Lick verb - To strike repeatedly.
Usage example: your father will lick you good if he hears you using swear words

Baste and lick are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Baste" instead a verb "Lick".

Nearby Words: licked, licking
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