verb as in strong fondness

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lash, thrash out

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Example Sentences

Example:The angry mob becudgelled the attacker, lashing him with sticks.

Definition:To strike or whip repeatedly, often with a whip, or to attack or confuse.

From lash

Example:The politicians thrashed out the issue, trying to becudgel it into submission.

Definition:To debate or argue vigorously until an understanding or agreement is reached.

From thrash out