knout (26 synonym found)

Knout has 26 synonyms. The top synonyms for knout are baste, beat, belabor, fustigate, horsewhip, lace, lash, lay on and 18 more. Another word for knout is baste. Browse the full list below.

Sort knout by:    Alphabetically | Length | Random | Definition

Frequently asked questions

What is a synonym for knout?

A common synonym for knout is baste. Other synonyms include beat, belabor, fustigate, horsewhip.

How many synonyms does knout have?

Knout has 26 synonyms listed on Thesaurasize.

What does knout mean?

(n): a leather scourge (multi-tail whip), in the severe version known as 'great knout' with metal weights on each tongue, notoriously used in imperial Russia Example: "1980: Spray and then slogging kn

Definition of knout:

(n) : a leather scourge (multi-tail whip), in the severe version known as 'great knout' with metal weights on each tongue, notoriously used in imperial Russia
"1980: Spray and then slogging knouts of water hit the windows or lights like snarling disaffected at a mansion of the rich and frivolous. -- Anthony Burgess, Earthly Powers"
(v) : to flog or beat with a knout
"1992: Different, isn't it? It's called kava, by the way. The Fijians make it by knouting some root or other. -- Will Self, Cock and Bull"
History
This word has been
viewed 1,404 times.


Know someone who needs a better website?

Refer them to Next Wave Services. If they become a client, your next coffee is on us.

Refer a Business →







Related searches
for knout:


Most Recent
Definition of knout:

(n) : a leather scourge (multi-tail whip), in the severe version known as 'great knout' with metal weights on each tongue, notoriously used in imperial Russia
"1980: Spray and then slogging knouts of water hit the windows or lights like snarling disaffected at a mansion of the rich and frivolous. -- Anthony Burgess, Earthly Powers"
(v) : to flog or beat with a knout
"1992: Different, isn't it? It's called kava, by the way. The Fijians make it by knouting some root or other. -- Will Self, Cock and Bull"
Get a free website audit from Next Wave ServicesGet a free website audit from Next Wave Services
Back to Top