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ferules

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Definitions of ferules word

  • noun ferules Plural form of ferule. 1
  • noun ferules plural of ferule. 0
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Parts of speech for Ferules

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Ferules

ferules popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for ferules

noun ferules

  • bastinadoes — Plural form of bastinado.
  • bats — crazy; very eccentric
  • billies — a male given name, form of William.
  • canes — Plural form of cane.
  • clubs — the suit of cards marked with the black trefoil symbol

verb ferules

  • disciplines — Plural form of discipline.
  • beats — Plural form of beat.
  • reams — a standard quantity of paper, consisting of 20 quires or 500 sheets (formerly 480 sheets), or 516 sheets (printer's ream or perfect ream)
  • spanks — to strike (a person, usually a child) with the open hand, a slipper, etc., especially on the buttocks, as in punishment.
  • whips — to beat with a strap, lash, rod, or the like, especially by way of punishment or chastisement; flog; thrash: Criminals used to be whipped for minor offenses.
All 20 Synonyms of ferules

Antonyms for ferules

verb ferules

  • compliments — a greeting of respect or regard
  • lauds — to praise; extol.
  • aids — AIDS is a disease which destroys the natural system of protection that the body has against other diseases. AIDS is an abbreviation for 'acquired immune deficiency syndrome'.
  • assists — Plural form of assist.
  • guards — to keep safe from harm or danger; protect; watch over: to guard the ruler.
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