Tan and Thwack

Tan

Tan verb - To strike repeatedly with something long and thin or flexible.
Usage example: Grandpa told us that when he was a kid, if he misbehaved at all, his father would tan his backside with a belt
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Synonyms for Tan

Thwack and tan are semantically related In some cases you can use "Thwack" instead a verb "Tan".

Nearby Words: tanned, tanning

Thwack

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

Tan and thwack are semantically related in bash topic. Sometimes you can use "Tan" instead the word "Thwack" as a verb or a noun. informal substitute

Nearby Words: thwacked, thwacking
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