Synonyms for

Lashing

Verb / ˈlæʃɪŋ / Another word for lashing — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to beat or hit someone with a whip or stick

Synonyms & similar words

flog flagellation unlash whip whipping trounce flogging slash strap tanning lash lather welt whipping beating flogging thrashing scourging smacking spanking striking hitting pounding caning birching switching belt whacking slapping paddling tanning flailing clubbing

Example sentences

  1. The angry teacher threatened to give the misbehaving student a lashing.
  2. The cowboy used his lasso to catch the wild horse before giving it a lashing.
  3. The slave owner was notorious for his cruel lashings.
  4. The sailor was punished with a lashing for disobeying orders.
  5. The coach gave the team a lashing during halftime for their poor performance.

Quotes

  • 'The lash may force men to physical labor, it cannot force them to spiritual creativity.' - Sholem Asch
  • 'Men are not prisoners of fate, but only prisoners of their own minds.' - Franklin D. Roosevelt
  • 'The most potent weapon of the oppressor is the mind of the oppressed.' - Steven Biko

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