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
Whale and tan are semantically related. in flog topic. In some cases you can use "Whale" instead a verb "Tan".
Whale
Whale verb - To strike repeatedly with something long and thin or flexible.
Usage example: whaled the rug with a broom to knock the dirt out of it
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