sferzare — meaning in English

English meaning

• thrash verb To beat someone severely, or to defeat an opponent decisively.
• whip noun A flexible rod or braided cord, often of leather, used to strike an animal or person, or to make a sharp cracking noise.

Senses

sferzare is used for these senses in English:

• thrash To beat mercilessly.
• whip (transitive) To hit with a whip.

thrash — full definition

1. verb To beat someone severely, or to defeat an opponent decisively.
2. verb To move about wildly and violently.
3. verb To subject a computer system to heavy, repeated demands for memory, causing it to slow down badly.

whip — full definition

1. noun A flexible rod or braided cord, often of leather, used to strike an animal or person, or to make a sharp cracking noise.
2. noun A politician responsible for making sure party members vote according to party policy.
3. verb To strike with a whip or similar flexible object.
4. verb To beat food quickly, especially cream or eggs, so that it becomes light and airy.
5. verb To move something suddenly and quickly.

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