Tanning and Whacking

Tanning

Tanning noun - Beating with a whip or strap or rope as a form of punishment.
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Whacking and tanning are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Whacking" instead a noun "Tanning".

Nearby Words: tan, tanned, tanner, tannery, tannage

Whacking

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

Tanning and whacking are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Tanning" instead a noun "Whacking".

Nearby Words: whacked, whack, whacky, whacker
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