Thesaurus results for PISTOL-WHIP

pistol-whip

verb

Definition of pistol-whip

as in to horsewhip

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Recent Examples of pistol-whip The woman, whose name the police redacted from the affidavit, was also pistol-whipped by the shooter, who hit her in the head several times with the butt of the gun, according to the affidavit. — Samuel O'Neal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 May 2026 He was wanted after allegedly robbing a Family Dollar store and pistol-whipping a female employee, taking her wallet and keys. — Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026 The store clerk, who sustained a broken nose and two black eyes from being pistol-whipped during the robbery, later identified Talley and her wallet, which police found in a trash can near the store. — Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026 During the trial, the victim testified that Newton pointed a gun at the victim’s head and threatened her with it instead of attempting to pistol-whip her. — City News Service, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pistol-whip

Recent Examples of Synonyms for pistol-whip

Verb

In reality, Watson wasn’t a bar fighter or famous for horsewhipping cowboys.

— Eliza McGraw, Smithsonian, 12 Mar. 2018

Definition of horsewhip

Verb

Some go further, flagellating themselves or using a sword to strike their forehead to draw blood.

— Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 22 June 2026
In the mid-eighties, Habermas went after conservative historians who felt that Germans should no longer flagellate themselves over the Nazi past.

— Alex Ross, New Yorker, 15 June 2026

Definition of flagellate

Verb

Those getting leathered up are Léa Seydoux, Dave Bautista, Kelvin Harrison Jr, Lily-Rose Depp, Doona Bae, Riley Keough, Chris Pine and Cate Blanchett.

— Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2026
The primary bath’s limestone floor tiles and deeply veined Cielo leathered quartzite reinforce the space’s quiet, earthy palette.

— Laura Fenton, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of leather

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Singapore’s education minister has confirmed that teachers are allowed to use caning to discipline unruly students in certain cases.

— Jack Guy, CNN Money, 6 May 2026
In 1994, American teenager Michael Fay was caned at a Singaporean prison for vandalism, a day after his sentence was reduced from six lashes to four in response to an appeal by President Bill Clinton.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 5 May 2026

Definition of cane

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In the case of Kim, agents found direct messages on his desktop computer between him and a minor victim in which the victim describes him allegedly assaulting her and beating her dog.

— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026
He is accused of assaulting a deputy before being taken into custody and faces charges including unlawful escape, resisting arrest, and assaulting a police officer.

— KC Baker, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of assault

Verb

AirsFish Soccer Shin Guards for Kids Breathable and sweat-absorbent, these shin guards strap around the foot to stay securely in place.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026
Members of the TreeCircus crew will help participants strap into the rope system and teach them how to climb using only the power of their own body.

— Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of strap

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The biggest news of the NFL weekend came in Detroit, when the New Orleans Saints' defense knocked a Lions quarterback around, and the QB pitched the ball backwards.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 18 Sep. 2026
At one point, one individual appears to get knocked to the ground as others go to check on him.

— Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of knock

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