cane vs flog

cane is a noun but flog is not a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
cane	Yes	No	Yes	No
flog	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, cane and flog are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of cane include lambast, lambaste.

cane (noun)	flog (noun)
a stiff switch, used to hit (usually students) as punishment
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

cane (verb)	flog (verb)
beat with a cane	beat severely with a whip or rod
	beat with a cane