flagellation Antonyms
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Meaning of flagellation
Wordnet
flagellation (n)
beating as a source of erotic or religious stimulation
beating with a whip or strap or rope as a form of punishment
Webster
flagellation (n.)
A beating or flogging; a whipping; a scourging.
flagellation Sentence Examples
- The flagellation of the monk occurred at dawn as a form of self-imposed penance.
- The ancient ritual of flagellation was often used to cleanse the mind and body.
- The flagellation scene in the painting depicted the intense pain and suffering endured by the martyr.
- The practice of flagellation was outlawed in many countries due to its extreme nature.
- The cult practiced flagellation as a way to connect with the divine.
- The flagellation of prisoners was a common punishment during the Middle Ages.
- The writer used the image of flagellation as a metaphor for emotional torment.
- The doctor examined the victim's wounds, noting the telltale signs of flagellation.
- The flagellation of the innocent girl became a national tragedy.
- The scars of flagellation remained on his body as a constant reminder of his past suffering.
FAQs About the word flagellation
beating as a source of erotic or religious stimulation, beating with a whip or strap or rope as a form of punishmentA beating or flogging; a whipping; a scourgi
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The flagellation of the monk occurred at dawn as a form of self-imposed penance.
The ancient ritual of flagellation was often used to cleanse the mind and body.
The flagellation scene in the painting depicted the intense pain and suffering endured by the martyr.
The practice of flagellation was outlawed in many countries due to its extreme nature.
