Bludgeon and Flog

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Bludgeon verb - To deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner.

Usage example: bludgeoned the door with an iron bar in a senseless act of vandalism

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Flog and bludgeon are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Flog" instead a verb "Bludgeon".

Nearby Words: bludgeoned, bludgeoning

Flog verb - To strike repeatedly with something long and thin or flexible.

Usage example: a graphic depiction of a sailor being flogged by the captain for disobeying orders

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Bludgeon and flog are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Bludgeon" instead a verb "Flog".

Nearby Word: flogging

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