Horsewhip and Quirt

Horsewhip

Horsewhip verb - To strike repeatedly with something long and thin or flexible.
Usage example: the cruel guards promptly horsewhipped the prisoners if they collapsed under the heavy loads they were forced to carry

Quirt and horsewhip are semantically related in scourge topic. In some cases you can use "Quirt" instead the word "Horsewhip" as a verb or a noun.

Nearby Word: horsewhipped

Quirt

Quirt noun - Whip with a leather thong at the end.
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Horsewhip and quirt are semantically related in scourge topic. You can use "Horsewhip" instead the word "Quirt" as a verb or a noun.
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