whipping boy (Meaning)
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whipping boy (n)
someone who is punished for the errors of others
Synonyms & Antonyms of whipping boy
whipping boy Sentence Examples
- The king's whipping boy stood beside his master, bearing the brunt of his wrath.
- Throughout history, whipping boys have been common in royal courts.
- The concept of a whipping boy was a cruel and outdated practice.
- The whipping boy served as a physical and emotional outlet for the frustrations of the king or prince.
- Some whipping boys grew to resent their role and plotted against their tormentors.
- The whipping boy's existence created a complex and often exploitative relationship between master and servant.
- The term "whipping boy" has become synonymous with someone who takes the blame for others.
- Modern-day whipping boys can be found in workplaces, where scapegoats are assigned to protect the reputations of those in power.
- The use of whipping boys has been condemned by human rights organizations as a form of psychological abuse.
- Despite its abolition in many societies, the concept of a whipping boy continues to haunt our collective consciousness.
FAQs About the word whipping boy
someone who is punished for the errors of others
scapegoat, goat, excuse,victim, fall guy,monkey, fool,butt, dupe, mockery
No antonyms found.
The king's whipping boy stood beside his master, bearing the brunt of his wrath.
Throughout history, whipping boys have been common in royal courts.
The concept of a whipping boy was a cruel and outdated practice.
The whipping boy served as a physical and emotional outlet for the frustrations of the king or prince.
