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flog Synonyms
Another word for flog
Choosing another word for flog depends on context, so the 23 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• verb (Context 1)
To beat severely or repeatedly with a whip, rod, or strap as a form of punishment.
Usage Example
"Naval records from the eighteenth century document how captains would whip sailors for even minor infractions of discipline."
Strongest
whip
lash
scourge
Strong
flagellate
thrash
horsewhip
cane
birch
beat
Weak
switch
• verb (Context 2)
To sell or promote goods, ideas, or services, especially aggressively, persistently, or cheaply (informal).
Usage Example
"The street vendor spent the entire afternoon trying to peddle souvenir umbrellas to passing tourists."
Strongest
peddle
hawk
Strong
tout
push
sell
huckster
pitch
promote
• verb (Context 3)
To overwork, exhaust, or talk about a subject or resource to an excessive degree.
Usage Example
"The committee decided not to overwork the issue any further after three hours of inconclusive debate."
Strong
overwork
belabor
overdo
exhaust
tax
Opposites of flog
The opposite of flog shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
buy
purchase
conserve
spare
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Flog. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/flog