Vocabulary Entry

flagellate

|verb • adjective

verb

To whip or scourge; to chastise or criticize severely.

Example Sentences

"The teacher will flagellate the poor performance of the students."

"In the story, the character was flagellated by his own guilt."

"He was not physically flagellated, but the harsh words felt just as painful."

adjective

Example Sentences

"The flagellate species were studied under a microscope."

"In some cultures, flagellate rituals are part of traditional practices."

"The flagellate movements of the microorganisms were fascinating to observe."