Battering and Whacking

Battering

Battering noun - The act of subjecting to strong attack.

Whacking and battering are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Whacking" instead a noun "Battering".

Nearby Words: batter, battered, battery

Whacking

Whacking noun - The act of inflicting corporal punishment with repeated blows.

Battering and whacking are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Battering" instead a noun "Whacking".

Nearby Words: whacked, whack, whacky, whacker
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