Flog and Subdue

Flog

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

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

Nearby Word: flogging

Subdue

Subdue verb - To achieve a victory over.

Flog and subdue are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Flog" instead a verb "Subdue".

Nearby Words: subdual, subduing

Common collocations

people flog people subdue people
men flog men subdue men
prisoner flog prisoner subdue prisoner
anyone flog anyone subdue anyone
Other words: guards.
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