Box and Flail

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

Usage example: his mother threatened to box his ears if he didn't show a bit more respect

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Flail and box are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Flail" instead a verb "Box".

Nearby Word: boxed

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

Usage example: gruesome evidence that the prisoner had been flailed

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Box and flail are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Box" instead a verb "Flail".

Nearby Words: flailed, flailing

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