Rough up and Whack

Rough up

Rough up verb - To strike repeatedly.
Usage example: she was badly roughed up by a mugger in the park

Whack and rough up are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Whack" instead a verb "Rough up".

Whack

Whack verb - To deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner.
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Synonyms for Whack

Rough up and whack are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Rough up" instead a verb "Whack".

Nearby Words: whacked, whacking, whacky, whacker
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