Smacking and Thrashing

Smacking

Smacking noun - The act of smacking something; a blow delivered with an open hand.
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Thrashing and smacking are semantically related in flogging topic. In some cases you can use "Thrashing" instead a noun "Smacking".

Nearby Words: smack, smacked, smacker

Thrashing

Thrashing noun - The act of inflicting corporal punishment with repeated blows.

Smacking and thrashing are semantically related in flogging topic. You can use "Smacking" instead a noun "Thrashing".

Nearby Words: thrashed, thrasher
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