Flog and Punch

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

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

Nearby Word: flogging

Punch

Punch verb - To deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner.
Usage example: after the man had punched the bartender for eighty-sixing him, bouncers stepped in and restrained him until the police could arrive

Flog and punch are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Flog" instead a verb "Punch".

Common collocations

people flog people punch people
stuff flog stuff punch stuff
anyone flog anyone punch anyone
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