flail
nounHow to pronounce flail:
Definition of flail:
- flail (noun):
- an implement consisting of handle with a free swinging stick at the end; used in manual threshing.
- a hand threshing implement consisting of a wooden handle at the end of which a stouter and shorter stick is so hung as to swing freely
Synonyms for flail:
beat
beat up
clobber
cream
drub
lam
lick
thrash
thresh
work over
Antonyms for flail:
aid
assist
bless
comfort
compliment
fail
fix
forgive
guard
help
laud
let go
lose
maintain
mend
please
praise
protect
pull
surrender
take care
tap
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