Flail and Swat

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Flail verb - To strike repeatedly with something long and thin or flexible.

Usage example: gruesome evidence that the prisoner had been flailed

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Swat and flail are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Swat" instead a verb "Flail".

Nearby Words: flailed, flailing

Swat verb - To deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner.

Usage example: didn't sleep a wink all night because she was too busy swatting mosquitoes

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Flail and swat are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Flail" instead a verb "Swat".

Nearby Word: swatted

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