keelhaul
(keel-haul)
2 syllables
Definition
verb. 1 to punish someone by submerging and dragging under the bottom of a vessel and up the other side; 2 to rebuke or punish harshly.
Example Sentence
The pirates use to keelhaul traitors.
Synonyms
punish harshly; punish someone; punishment
Antonyms
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