Finish
Finish verb - To bring (something) to a state where nothing remains to be done.
Whip
Whip verb - To defeat by a large margin.
Usage example: we whipped them 13-0 in the last game
Mutual synonyms
How words are described
| best | best finish | best whip |
| normal | normal finish | normal whip |
| specific | specific finish | specific whip |
| standard | standard finish | standard whip |
| Other adjectives: proper, top, actual, cool. | ||
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
- Cherry Tapping: You can now finish off other folks with a well place knuckle/pistol whip.
Source: Video Game / America's Army -
The Cave Troll at Balins Tomb is also this in his second stage when he gets the whip: your character retreats to the walkway above and has to rely on ranged weapons to finish him off while hes smashing you with his whip.
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She also tends to finish her fights with a curtsy like a Proper Lady and whip out a cup of tea to drink post-battle.
Source: Lady of War
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