Douse and Flogging

Douse

Douse noun - A hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument.
Usage example: those soccer hooligans need a sound douse or two from a police officer's club

Flogging and douse are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Flogging" instead a noun "Douse".

Nearby Word: dousing

Flogging

Flogging noun - Beating with a whip or strap or rope as a form of punishment.
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Synonyms for Flogging

Douse and flogging are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Douse" instead a noun "Flogging".

Nearby Words: flog, flogged

Mutual synonyms

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