Thresh
Thresh verb - To strike repeatedly.
Usage example: he threshed the whimpering dog with his cane
Whip
Whip verb - To strike repeatedly with something long and thin or flexible.
Usage example: whipped the animal when it did not move fast enough to please him
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
- Nunchaku were implements used to whip horses (or to thresh grains; history is a little unclear on this one).
Source: Improvised Weapon / Real Life
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