whip
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Sense: Noun: instrument used for hitting
Synonyms:
strap Collocations, lash Collocations, cane Collocations, rod Collocations, birch rod, switch Collocations, ruler Collocations, scourge Collocations, rawhide, knotted cord, thong Collocations, bull whip, horsewhip, cat-o'-nine-tails, riding whip, riding crop
Sense: Verb: flog
Synonyms:
flog, thrash, lash Collocations, scourge Collocations, leather Collocations, cane Collocations, beat Collocations, tan Collocations , give a hiding , birch Collocations, punish Collocations
Sense: Verb: defeat
Synonyms:
defeat Collocations, rout, trounce, outdo, thrash, vanquish, hammer Collocations , pummel , lick Collocations , wipe the floor with , run rings around , whup , clobber , cream Collocations , smoke Collocations , annihilate , shellac , wallop , flatten Collocations
Sense: Verb: stir
Synonyms:
stir Collocations, whisk Collocations, beat Collocations, mix Collocations, turn Collocations, churn Collocations, whirl Collocations
Sense: Verb: incite to action - followed by 'up'
Synonyms:
incite, drive Collocations, push Collocations, provoke Collocations, get sb going, goad, urge Collocations, prod, inspire, move Collocations, light a fire under , fire up , excite Collocations, stir up, whip up