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drubbing vs whacking

whacking vs drubbing

drubbing and whacking both are nouns.

drubbing is not an adjective while whacking is an adjective.

drubbing is not an adverb while whacking is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
drubbing Yes No No No
whacking Yes Yes No Yes
As nouns, drubbing and whacking are synonyms defined as:
  • drubbing and whacking: the act of inflicting corporal punishment with repeated blows
Other synonyms of drubbing include beating, lacing, licking, thrashing, trouncing.
drubbing (noun) whacking (noun)
the act of inflicting corporal punishment with repeated blows the act of inflicting corporal punishment with repeated blows
a sound defeat
drubbing (adjective) whacking (adjective)
(British informal) enormous
drubbing (adverb) whacking (adverb)
to an abnormal extent
Difference between drubbing and whacking

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