Beat and Drub

Beat

Beat verb - To strike repeatedly.
Usage example: they attacked and beat him, but fortunately he'll be fine

Drub is a synonym for beat in attack topic. In some cases you can use "Drub" instead the word "Beat" as a verb or a noun, when it comes to topics like batter, hit, injure by striking.

Nearby Words: beaten, beating, beater, beatable

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

Beat is a synonym for drub in attack topic. You can use "Beat" instead the word "Drub" as a verb or a noun, if it concerns topics such as defeat, thrash.
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