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flog

/flɒɡ/ /flɑɡ/

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noun

A contemptible, often arrogant person.

Examples :

""Everyone avoids working with David because he's such a flog, always taking credit for other people's ideas and looking down on them." "

person character attitude negative

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verb

To whip or scourge someone or something as punishment.

Examples :

"The strict headmaster used to flog students who misbehaved. "

action body inhuman law society

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verb

To use something to extreme; to abuse.

Examples :

"The teacher flogged the students with endless drills, making the class miserable. "

action negative character

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verb

Examples :

"The antique store owner flogged the old furniture to raise money for new stock. "

business commerce

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verb

To steal something.

Examples :

""Someone managed to flog my lunch from the break room fridge." "

property action law

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verb

To defeat easily or convincingly.

Examples :

"The debate team easily flogged the opposing team, winning every round. "

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verb

Examples :

"The company was criticized for flogging its workers with long hours and low pay. "

business economy industry work

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noun

A weblog designed to look authentic, but actually developed as part of a commercial marketing strategy to promote some product or service.

Examples :

"The company's new flog about affordable housing received a lot of attention online, but many suspected it was just a marketing ploy. "

media internet business communication