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horsewhip vs flog

flog vs horsewhip

horsewhip is a noun but flog is not a noun.

horsewhip and flog both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
horsewhip Yes No Yes No
flog No No Yes No
As verbs, flog is a hypernym of horsewhip; that is, flog is a word with a broader meaning than horsewhip:
  • horsewhip: whip with a whip intended for horses
  • flog: beat severely with a whip or rod
Other hypernyms of horsewhip include lash, lather, slash, strap, trounce, welt, whip.
horsewhip (noun) flog (noun)
a whip for controlling horses
horsewhip (verb) flog (verb)
whip with a whip intended for horses beat severely with a whip or rod
beat with a cane
Difference between horsewhip and flog

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