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Vocabulary Entry
flagellation
|noun • verb
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N
noun
The act of whipping or beating, particularly as a form of punishment or ritual.
Example Sentences
"The monk practiced flagellation as a form of penance."
"In ancient cultures, flagellation was sometimes used as a punishment for wrongdoings."
"Some artists depicted scenes of flagellation in their works to convey suffering."
V
verb
To whip or flog, especially as a form of punishment.
Example Sentences
"The captain threatened to flagellate the sailors if they did not follow orders."
"In some religious practices, people would flagellate themselves to show devotion."
"The story described how the prisoners were flagellated for their offenses."