Scourge and Whup

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

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

Nearby Words: scourged, scourging

Whup

Whup verb - To strike repeatedly.
Usage example: we'll be whupped for this stupid prank
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Synonyms for Whup

Scourge and whup are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Scourge" instead a verb "Whup".
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