Flog and Paddle

Flog

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

Paddle and flog are semantically related. in whip topic. In some cases you can use "Paddle" instead a verb "Flog".

Nearby Word: flogging

Paddle

Paddle verb - To strike repeatedly.
Usage example: back in those times it was acceptable for teachers to paddle misbehaving students
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Synonyms for Paddle

Flog and paddle are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Flog" instead a verb "Paddle".

Nearby Words: paddled, paddling
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Paddle and Flog. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/flog/paddle
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Paddle or Flog. 2016. Accessed August 15, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/flog/paddle.
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