Punch
Punch verb - To deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner.
Usage example: after the man had punched the bartender for eighty-sixing him, bouncers stepped in and restrained him until the police could arrive
Thrash and punch are semantically related in batter topic. In some cases you can use "Thrash" instead a verb "Punch".
Thrash
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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Both words in one sentence
- Some notable examples are Hurricane Punch, and Flood for early parts of the game, and Burning Ray, and Tendril Thrash for late game.
Source: Game Breaker / Etrian Odyssey
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