Flagellate and Pound

Flagellate

Flagellate verb - To strike repeatedly with something long and thin or flexible.
Usage example: some medieval monks believed it was necessary to flagellate themselves in order to keep their desires in check
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Synonyms for Flagellate

Pound and flagellate are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Pound" instead a verb "Flagellate".

Pound

Pound verb - To strike repeatedly.
Usage example: during the storm the waves furiously pounded the beach

Flagellate and pound are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Flagellate" instead a verb "Pound".

Nearby Words: pounded, pounding, poundage, pounder
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