Flail and Throb

Flail

Flail verb - To move or cause to move with a striking motion.
Usage example: started to flail his arms wildly when he spied a bat in the house
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Synonyms for Flail

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

Nearby Words: flailed, flailing

Throb

Throb verb - To expand and contract in a rhythmic manner.
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Synonyms for Throb

Flail and throb are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Flail" instead a verb "Throb".

Common collocations

little flail little throb little
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