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Vocabulary Entry
flagellated
|verb • adjective
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verb
To whip or beat (someone) as a punishment or to inflict pain.
Example Sentences
"The ancient Romans would flagellate prisoners as a form of torture."
"The cult believed in the need to flagellate themselves for purification."
"In the novel, the character decided to flagellate their guilt away through penance."
A
adjective
Having been whipped or beaten; often used metaphorically to describe intense suffering or self-punishment.
Example Sentences
"He returned from the retreat feeling emotionally flagellated."
"The flagellated students were encouraged to share their experiences of hardship."
"The flagellated soul was depicted in the painting, symbolizing the struggle against vice."