Drub and Pelt

Drub

Drub verb - To strike repeatedly.
Usage example: a crowd was drubbing the purse snatcher when the police arrived on the scene
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Pelt and drub are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Pelt" instead a verb "Drub".

Pelt

Pelt verb - To strike repeatedly.
Usage example: pelted the other kids with pebbles

Drub and pelt are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Drub" instead a verb "Pelt".

Nearby Words: pelted, pelting, peltry
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