Flog and Knock

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

Usage example: a graphic depiction of a sailor being flogged by the captain for disobeying orders

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Knock and flog are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Knock" instead a verb "Flog".

Nearby Word: flogging

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

Usage example: threatened to knock him upside the head if he didn't do as he was told

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Flog and knock are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Flog" instead a verb "Knock".

Nearby Words: knocked, knockout, knockdown, knocking, knocker

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