Flogging and Poke

Flogging

Flogging noun - Beating with a whip or strap or rope as a form of punishment.
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Synonyms for Flogging

Poke and flogging are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Poke" instead a noun "Flogging".

Nearby Words: flog, flogged

Poke

Poke noun - A hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument.
Usage example: you'd better shut up if you don't want a poke on the nose

Flogging and poke are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Flogging" instead a noun "Poke".

Nearby Words: poked, pokey, poking, poker, pok
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