Drub and Scourge

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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Scourge and drub are semantically related in praise topic. In some cases you can use "Scourge" instead a verb "Drub", when it comes to topics like lambaste, flay.

Scourge

Scourge verb - To strike repeatedly with something long and thin or flexible.
Usage example: scourge the tree with a whip to loosen the bark

Drub and scourge are semantically related in praise topic. Sometimes you can use "Drub" instead a verb "Scourge", if it concerns topics such as lambaste, flay.

Nearby Words: scourged, scourging
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