Flog and Smack

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

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

Nearby Word: flogging

Smack

Smack verb - To deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner.
Usage example: he smacked the punching bag one final time before heading to the showers

Flog and smack are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Flog" instead a verb "Smack".

Nearby Words: smacked, smacking, smacker

Common collocations

people flog people smack people
anyone flog anyone smack anyone
son flog son smack son
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