Drub and Swat

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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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Swat and drub are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Swat" instead a verb "Drub".

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

Usage example: didn't sleep a wink all night because she was too busy swatting mosquitoes

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Drub and swat are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Drub" instead a verb "Swat".

Nearby Word: swatted

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