Knout and Thrash

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Knout noun - A whip with a lash of leather thongs twisted with wire; used for flogging prisoners.

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Thrash and knout are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Thrash" instead a verb "Knout".

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

Usage example: thrashed the poor horse with a riding crop

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Knout and thrash are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Knout" instead a verb "Thrash".

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