Synonyms of paddling

paddling 1 of 2

verb

present participle of paddle

1

as in kayaking

to move a boat by means of oars

I like to paddle on the river for exercise and relaxation

Synonyms & Similar Words

• kayaking
• rowing
• canoeing
• sculling
• oaring
• pulling
• poling
• punting
• feathering

2

as in lashing

to strike repeatedly

back in those times it was acceptable for teachers to paddle misbehaving students

Synonyms & Similar Words

• lashing
• licking
• pounding
• whipping
• hiding
• beating
• doing
• spanking
• slapping
• battering
• hitting
• pelting
• attacking
• punching
• knocking
• slamming
• thumping
• smashing
• assaulting
• chopping
• batting
• raiding
• pummeling
• mauling
• thrashing
• tanning
• pummelling
• bashing
• flogging
• buffeting
• smacking
• slogging
• hammering
• lathering
• clubbing
• boxing
• switching
• whacking
• punching out
• whapping
• storming
• whaling
• working over
• bludgeoning
• currying
• tromping
• lacing
• basting
• slating
• fibbing
• belting
• drubbing
• threshing
• birching
• lambasting
• walloping
• swiping
• whupping
• pommelling
• pommeling
• roughing (up)
• whopping
• rushing
• belaboring
• cracking
• messing (up)
• wounding
• swatting
• strapping
• thwacking
• bunging up
• beating up on
• caning
• cuffing
• descending (on or upon)
• socking
• cudgeling
• cudgelling
• clouting
• jumping (on)
• clobbering
• flagellating
• pasting
• assailing
• laying on
• busting
• pouncing (on or upon)
• scourging
• whamming
• leathering
• lamming
• besetting
• whomping
• lacerating
• blackjacking
• pistol-whipping
• mutilating
• maiming
• rawhiding
• mangling
• horsewhipping
• goring
• cowhiding
• fustigating

paddling

2 of 2

noun

as in whipping

Related Words

• whipping
• thrashing
• flogging
• beating
• pummeling
• pounding
• assault
• hammering
• bashing
• buffeting
• attack
• battering
• smashing
• thumping
• licking
• whaling
• mauling
• clubbing
• pelting
• battery
• belting
• pummelling
• injury
• harm
• drubbing
• lacing
• impairment
• tromping
• turbulence
• batting
• cudgelling
• cudgeling
• hurt
• threat
• terror
• bludgeoning
• detriment
• shock
• upheaval
• riot
• socking
• pommelling
• damage
• walloping
• onslaught
• frenzy
• rampage
• pommeling
• revolt
• fury
• outrage
• tumult
• rupture
• savagery
• rage
• outbreak
• bullying
• paroxysm
• barbarity
• brutality
• storm
• uproar
• bulldozing
• browbeating
• violence
• foul play
• maiming
• crippling
• hectoring
• mutilation
• strong-arming
• mayhem
• force

Dissimilar Words

• pacifism
• nonviolence
• pacificism

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of paddling

Verb

Look forward to pool, pond, lake or river swimming (depending on location), paddling, hiking, star-gazing and special activities for the younger set that might include nature art, magic shows, concerts or candle-making. —Lynn O'Rourke Hayes, Boston Herald, 28 Sep. 2025

The sugary aroma wafts down Main Street, where artisans continue the century-old tradition of pouring, paddling, and slicing molten fudge into glossy, irresistible bricks. —Christine Chitnis, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2025

To explore the waterways independently, rent kayaks or paddle boards to enjoy other paddling trails in the area. —Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 24 Sep. 2025

Visitors can hike trails with stunning views, including a suspension bridge, or rent paddling gear at the marina. —Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 22 Sep. 2025

The park is ideal for backpacking, paddling, and aurora viewing thanks to its rugged terrain and dark skies. —Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 20 Sep. 2025

The Roadless Rule currently protects 26,647 miles of trails, 19,596 miles of mountain biking, 768 miles of whitewater paddling, and access to many other outdoor amenities. —Brianna Randall, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025

The most rewarding way to experience the phenomenon is on a three-hour paddling trip with Sea Quest Kayak Tour. —Nicholas Derenzo, AFAR Media, 16 Sep. 2025

Approximately 19 people die every year in Lake Mead, primarily from drowning, as the lake is popular for boating, swimming and paddling. —Owen Clarke, Outside, 9 Sep. 2025

Noun

Report her findings to someone in a uniform, a process that took at least an hour including paddling back across the pond and returning to her car. —Neal Rubin, Freep.com, 1 Oct. 2025

Affleck tackled the role of angry soon-to-be super-senior Fred O'Bannion, who took pleasure in paddling freshmen during Lee High School's annual hazing ritual. —Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025

Bush also hopes to partner with someone in the community to continue Rutabaga's paddling school. —Francesca Pica, jsonline.com, 24 Sep. 2025

The park will feature a series of scenic sites along the Black River, offering boardwalks, trails, and water access points for paddling and exploring. —Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2025

Rods and lures safely stowed, the paddling anglers head past the swampy banks and cast their lines through the reeds and lily pads. —Wesley Bruer, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025

Enjoy hiking trails with scenic overlooks and opportunities for paddling ⛵ and fishing near the river’s headwaters. —Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 5 Sep. 2025

In some cases that means paddling up and down stream. —Scott Wartman, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Sep. 2025

Austin is warm for a majority of the year, and the city is full of swimming holes and spots for paddling. —Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 23 Aug. 2025