Box and Thrash

Box

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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Synonyms for Box

Thrash and box are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Thrash" instead the word "Box" as a verb or a noun.

Nearby Word: boxed

Thrash

Thrash verb - To strike repeatedly with something long and thin or flexible.
Usage example: thrashed the poor horse with a riding crop

Box and thrash are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Box" instead the word "Thrash" as a verb or a noun.

Common collocations

army box army thrash army
way box way thrash way
opponent box opponent thrash opponent
enemy box enemy thrash enemy
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