Ferule and Surrender

Ferule

Ferule noun - A switch (a stick or cane or flat paddle) used to punish children.

Surrender is an antonym for ferule in topics: scold, hit repeatedly.

Nearby Word: ferula

Surrender

Surrender verb - To give (something) over to the control or possession of another usually under duress.

Ferule is an antonym for surrender.

Nearby Words: surrendered, surrendering
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