Flail and Thrashing

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Flail verb - To move or cause to move with a striking motion.

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Thrashing is a synonym for flail. In some cases you can replace term "Thrashing" with "Flail", this verbs are similar.

Nearby Words: flailed, flailing

Thrashing noun - The act of inflicting corporal punishment with repeated blows.

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Flail is a synonym for thrashing. Sometimes you can use "Flail" instead a verb "Thrashing".

Nearby Words: thrashed, thrasher

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