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Flog
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Simple meaning
What does Flog mean?
To punish harshly or sell aggressively.
Dictionary definition
To beat as punishment, or to sell or promote something aggressively.
Example sentences
Flog in a sentence
easy
The old law allowed officials to flog prisoners.
medium
The company tried to flog leftover tickets.
hard
Flog is a strong word and is often safer in the sell aggressively meaning.
Synonyms
Words like Flog
whipTo strike with a whip.
punishRelated word that supports the meaning of flog.
Antonyms
Opposite words
rewardTo give something for good action.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to flog, depending on context.
Word family
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Practice 1
What does flog mean?
Flog means to punish harshly or sell aggressively.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to flog?
Whip is close in meaning to flog in the right context.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of flog?
Reward contrasts with flog.
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