Bat and Drub

Bat

Bat verb - To deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner.
Usage example: batted the lamp off the table with one strike
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Synonyms for Bat

Drub is a synonym for bat. In some cases you can use "Drub" instead a verb "Bat". popular alternative

Nearby Words: batted, batting, bating, batsman

Drub

Drub verb - To strike repeatedly.
Usage example: a crowd was drubbing the purse snatcher when the police arrived on the scene
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Synonyms for Drub

Bat is a synonym for drub. You can use "Bat" instead a verb "Drub". popular alternative
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