Batter and Flagellate

Batter

Batter verb - To strike repeatedly.
Usage example: intruders battered the door until it fell down

Flagellate and batter are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Flagellate" instead a verb "Batter".

Flagellate

Flagellate verb - To strike repeatedly with something long and thin or flexible.
Usage example: some medieval monks believed it was necessary to flagellate themselves in order to keep their desires in check
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Synonyms for Flagellate

Batter and flagellate are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Batter" instead a verb "Flagellate".
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