larrup

/ˈlærəp/

Definitions

1. verb

to thrash or beat soundly, especially with a whip or a stick

“The teacher larruped the student with a ruler for misbehaving.”

2. noun

a sound, especially a loud one, produced by thrashing or beating

“The larrup of the thunderstorm outside woke up the whole household.”

Synonyms

  • thrash
  • whip

Antonyms

  • caress
  • gently