Flogging and Whacking

Flogging

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

Nearby Words: flog, flogged

Whacking

Whacking noun - The act of inflicting corporal punishment with repeated blows.

Flogging and whacking are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Flogging" instead a noun "Whacking".

Nearby Words: whacked, whack, whacky, whacker
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