Flog and Pound

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

Nearby Word: flogging

Pound verb - To move heavily or clumsily.

Usage example: pounding down the road as fast as he could run

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Flog and pound are semantically related. (British) Sometimes you can use "Flog" instead a verb "Pound".

Nearby Words: pounded, pounding, poundage, pounder

flog anyone

pound anyone

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