Scourge and Spank

Scourge

Scourge verb - To strike repeatedly with something long and thin or flexible.
Usage example: scourge the tree with a whip to loosen the bark

Spank and scourge are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Spank" instead a verb "Scourge".

Nearby Words: scourged, scourging

Spank

Spank verb - Give a spanking to; subject to a spanking.
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Synonyms for Spank

Scourge and spank are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Scourge" instead a verb "Spank".

Nearby Words: spanked, spanker
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