Flail and Lurch

Flail

Flail verb - To move or cause to move with a striking motion.
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Lurch and flail are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Lurch" instead a verb "Flail".

Nearby Words: flailed, flailing

Lurch

Lurch verb - To make a series of unsteady side-to-side motions.

Flail and lurch are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Flail" instead a verb "Lurch".

Nearby Words: lurched, lurching, lurcher
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