cat vs flog

cat is a noun but flog is not a noun.

cat and flog both are verbs.

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

As verbs, flog is a hypernym of cat; that is, flog is a word with a broader meaning than cat:

cat: beat with a cat-o'-nine-tails
flog: beat severely with a whip or rod

Other hypernyms of cat include lash, lather, slash, strap, trounce, welt, whip.

cat (noun)	flog (noun)
feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
any of several large cats typically able to roar and living in the wild
a whip with nine knotted cords
a large tracked vehicle that is propelled by two endless metal belts; frequently used for moving earth in construction and farm work
the leaves of the shrub Catha edulis which are chewed like tobacco or used to make tea; has the effect of a euphoric stimulant
a spiteful woman gossip
an informal term for a youth or man

cat (verb)	flog (verb)
eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth	beat severely with a whip or rod
beat with a cat-o'-nine-tails	beat with a cane

Difference between cat and flog

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