Flagellate

C2 16+
Synonyms Antonyms Collocations Idiomatic Expressions

Synonyms of flagellate

flog
lash
whip

Antonyms of flagellate

protect
defend
shield

Collocations of flagellate

flagellate cell
Frequency: 70 %

The flagellate cell moved through the water with ease.

flagellate organism
Frequency: 65 %

The flagellate organism propelled itself forward using its flagella.

flagellate protozoan
Frequency: 60 %

The flagellate protozoan swam rapidly in search of food.

flagellate movement
Frequency: 50 %

The flagellate movement of the single-celled organism was mesmerizing to watch.

flagellate flagella
Frequency: 45 %

The flagellate flagella propelled the organism through the water with great speed.

Idiomatic Expressions for flagellate

  • Phrase: flagellate a dead horse
    Meaning: to waste time and effort on something that is already finished or beyond help
    Usage: Trying to convince her to change her mind is like flagellating a dead horse.