Ferule and Tap

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

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Tap is an antonym for ferule in whip topic.

Nearby Word: ferula

Tap verb - To strike or cause to strike lightly and usually rhythmically.

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Ferule is an antonym for tap.

Nearby Words: tapped, tapping, taproom, tapper

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