# flogging vs flossing

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### flogging
*noun · IPA /ˈflɒɡɪŋ/ · frequency rank #34,891*
Infliction of punishment by dealing blows or whipping.

### flossing
*noun · frequency rank #46,465*
The act of removing food and plaque from one's teeth using dental floss.

## Source
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