Bust and Flog

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

Usage example: busted the storekeeper on the nose and was promptly arrested for it

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

Nearby Words: busted, buster, busting

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

Nearby Word: flogging

bust guards

flog guards

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