Flog and Tear

Flog

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

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

Nearby Word: flogging

Tear

Tear verb - To cause (something) to separate into jagged pieces by violently pulling at it.

Flog and tear are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Flog" instead a verb "Tear".

Nearby Words: tearful, tearing, teary, teardrop, tearless

Common collocations

people flog people tear people
anyone flog anyone tear anyone
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