Box and Flog

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

Nearby Word: boxed

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

Nearby Word: flogging

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Flog and Box. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 07, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/box/flog

Box & Flog. N.p., 2016. Web. 07 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/box/flog>.

Flog or Box. 2016. Accessed August 07, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/box/flog.

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