Flogging and Smacking

Flogging

Flogging noun - Beating with a whip or strap or rope as a form of punishment.
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Smacking and flogging are semantically related in bashing topic. In some cases you can use "Smacking" instead a noun "Flogging".

Nearby Words: flog, flogged

Smacking

Smacking noun - The act of smacking something; a blow delivered with an open hand.
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Flogging and smacking are semantically related in bashing topic. You can use "Flogging" instead a noun "Smacking".

Nearby Words: smack, smacked, smacker
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