Clobber and Flail

Clobber

Clobber verb - To deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner.
Usage example: he clobbered the ball, sending it in a high arc toward the back wall
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Synonyms for Clobber

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

Nearby Words: clobbered, clobbering

Flail

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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Synonyms for Flail

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

Nearby Words: flailed, flailing

Common collocations

times clobber times flail times
enemies clobber enemies flail enemies
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