FLOG Synonyms
There are 6 hypernyms of the word flog. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for FLOG
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cane | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a stick that people can lean on to help them walk • a strong slender often flexible stem as of bamboos, reeds, rattans, or sugar cane • a stiff switch, used to hit (usually students) as punishment verb • beat with a cane | ||||||||
lash | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • any of the short curved hairs that grow from the edges of the eyelids • leather strip that forms the flexible part of a whip • a quick blow delivered with a whip or whiplike object verb • beat severely with a whip or rod • lash or flick about sharply • strike as if by whipping • bind with a rope, chain, or cord | ||||||||
strap | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an elongated leather strip (or a strip of similar material) for binding things together or holding something in position • hanger consisting of a loop of leather suspended from the ceiling of a bus or train; passengers hold onto it • a band that goes over the shoulder and supports a garment or bag • whip consisting of a strip of leather used in flogging verb • tie with a strap • beat severely with a whip or rod • sharpen with a strap • secure (a sprained joint) with a strap | ||||||||
whip | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an instrument with a handle and a flexible lash that is used for whipping • a legislator appointed by the party to enforce discipline • a dessert made of sugar and stiffly beaten egg whites or cream and usually flavored with fruit • (golf) the flexibility of the shaft of a golf club • a quick blow delivered with a whip or whiplike object verb • beat severely with a whip or rod • defeat thoroughly • thrash about flexibly in the manner of a whiplash • strike as if by whipping • whip with or as if with a wire whisk • subject to harsh criticism | ||||||||
beat | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a regular route for a sentry or policeman • the rhythmic contraction and expansion of the arteries with each beat of the heart • the basic rhythmic unit in a piece of music • a single pulsation of an oscillation produced by adding two waves of different frequencies; has a frequency equal to the difference between the two oscillations • a member of the beat generation; a nonconformist in dress and behavior • the sound of stroke or blow • (prosody) the accent in a metrical foot of verse • a regular rate of repetition • a stroke or blow • the act of beating to windward; sailing as close as possible to the direction from which the wind is blowing adjective satellite • very tired verb • come out better in a competition, race, or conflict • give a beating to; subject to a beating, either as a punishment or as an act of aggression • hit repeatedly • move rhythmically • shape by beating • make a rhythmic sound • glare or strike with great intensity • move with a thrashing motion • sail with much tacking or with difficulty • stir vigorously • strike (a part of one's own body) repeatedly, as in great emotion or in accompaniment to music • be superior • avoid paying • make a sound like a clock or a timer • move with a flapping motion • indicate by beating, as with the fingers or drumsticks • move with or as if with a regular alternating motion • make by pounding or trampling • produce a rhythm by striking repeatedly • strike (water or bushes) repeatedly to rouse animals for hunting • beat through cleverness and wit • be a mystery or bewildering to • wear out completely | ||||||||
belt | nounn | |||||||
noun • endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys • a band to tie or buckle around the body (usually at the waist) • an elongated region where a specific condition or characteristic is found • a vigorous blow • a path or strip (as cut by one course of mowing) • ammunition (usually of small caliber) loaded in flexible linked strips for use in a machine gun • the act of hitting vigorously verb • sing loudly and forcefully • deliver a blow to • fasten with a belt | ||||||||
birch | nounn | |||||||
noun • hard close-grained wood of any of various birch trees; used especially in furniture and interior finishes and plywood • any betulaceous tree or shrub of the genus Betula having a thin peeling bark • a switch consisting of a twig or a bundle of twigs from a birch tree; used to hit people as punishment adjective satellite • consisting of or made of wood of the birch tree verb • whip with a birch twig | ||||||||
cowhide | nounn | |||||||
noun • leather made from the hide of a cow • the hide of a cow • a heavy flexible whip braided from leather made from the hide of a cow verb • flog with a cowhide | ||||||||
flagellate | verbv | |||||||
adjective • having or resembling a lash or whip (as does a flagellum) noun • a usually nonphotosynthetic free-living protozoan with whiplike appendages; some are pathogens of humans and other animals verb • whip | ||||||||
leather | nounn | |||||||
noun • an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning verb • whip with a leather strap | ||||||||
paddle | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • small wooden bat with a flat surface; used for hitting balls in various games • a blade of a paddle wheel or water wheel • an instrument of punishment consisting of a flat board • a short light oar used without an oarlock to propel a canoe or small boat verb • propel with a paddle • play in or as if in water, as of small children • swim like a dog in shallow water • walk unsteadily, with short steps • give a spanking to; subject to a spanking • stir with a paddle | ||||||||
pummel | verbv | |||||||
verb • strike, usually with the fist | ||||||||
scourge | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a whip used to inflict punishment • something causing misery or death • a person who inspires fear or dread verb • punish severely; excoriate • whip • cause extensive destruction or ruin utterly | ||||||||
switch | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • control consisting of a mechanical or electrical or electronic device for making or breaking or changing the connections in a circuit • an event in which one thing is substituted for another • hairpiece consisting of a tress of false hair; used by women to give shape to a coiffure • railroad track having two movable rails and necessary connections; used to turn a train from one track to another or to store rolling stock • a flexible implement used as an instrument of punishment • a basketball maneuver; two defensive players shift assignments so that each guards the player usually guarded by the other • the act of changing one thing or position for another verb • change over, change around, as to a new order or sequence • exchange or give (something) in exchange for • lay aside, abandon, or leave for another • make a shift in or exchange of • cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation • flog with or as if with a flexible rod • reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action) | ||||||||
thrash | verbv | |||||||
noun • a swimming kick used while treading water verb • give a thrashing to; beat hard • move or stir about violently • dance the slam dance • beat so fast that (the heart's) output starts dropping until (it) does not manage to pump out blood at all • move data into and out of core rather than performing useful computation • beat the seeds out of a grain • beat thoroughly and conclusively in a competition or fight | ||||||||
lambast | verbv | |||||||
verb • beat with a cane • censure severely or angrily | ||||||||
lambaste | verbv | |||||||
verb • beat with a cane • censure severely or angrily | ||||||||
lather | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the froth produced by soaps or detergents • agitation resulting from active worry • a workman who puts up laths • the foam resulting from excessive sweating (as on a horse) verb • beat severely with a whip or rod • form a lather • exude sweat or lather • rub soap all over, usually with the purpose of cleaning | ||||||||
slash | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a wound made by cutting • an open tract of land in a forest that is strewn with debris from logging (or fire or wind) • a punctuation mark (/) used to separate related items of information • a strong sweeping cut made with a sharp instrument verb • cut with sweeping strokes; as with an ax or machete • beat severely with a whip or rod • cut open • cut drastically • move or stir about violently | ||||||||
trounce | verbv | |||||||
verb • beat severely with a whip or rod • come out better in a competition, race, or conflict • censure severely or angrily | ||||||||