Drub and Thwack

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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Thwack and drub are semantically related In some cases you can use "Thwack" instead the word "Drub" as a verb or a noun.

Thwack

Thwack verb - To deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner.
Usage example: thwacked the growling dog on the nose with a rolled-up newspaper
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Drub and thwack are semantically related in hit topic. Sometimes you can use "Drub" instead the word "Thwack" as a verb or a noun.

Nearby Words: thwacked, thwacking
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