English dictionary
flagellation
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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beating as a source of erotic or religious stimulation
Source: WordNet 3.0
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beating with a whip or strap or rope as a form of punishment
Source: WordNet 3.0
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A beating or flogging; a whipping; a scourging.
Source: webster1913