Flagellation

Pronunciation: /ˌflædʒəˈleɪʃən/

Definitions of flagellation

noun the act of whipping or flogging as a form of punishment or self-discipline

Example Sentences

A1 The flagellation of Jesus is depicted in many religious paintings.

A2 Some people believe that flagellation can be a form of self-punishment.

B1 The practice of flagellation was common in some ancient civilizations.

B2 Flagellation was used as a form of corporal punishment in medieval times.

C1 The flagellation of prisoners was a brutal method of discipline in some historical societies.

C2 The act of flagellation has been condemned by human rights organizations as a form of torture.

Examples of flagellation in a Sentence

formal Flagellation was a common form of punishment in ancient Rome.

informal I heard they used flagellation in that old movie as a form of torture.

slang They say flagellation was used to teach that guy a lesson.

figurative The self-flagellation of constantly criticizing oneself can be damaging to one's mental health.

Grammatical Forms of flagellation

• past tense: flagellated
• plural: flagellations
• comparative: more flagellated
• superlative: most flagellated
• present tense: flagellates
• future tense: will flagellate
• perfect tense: have flagellated
• continuous tense: is flagellating
• singular: flagellation
• positive degree: flagellation
• infinitive: to flagellate
• gerund: flagellating
• participle: flagellating

Origin and Evolution of flagellation

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'flagellation' originates from the Latin word 'flagellare', which means 'to whip'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the act of whipping oneself as a form of religious discipline or punishment, the meaning of 'flagellation' has evolved to also include the act of whipping as a form of sexual gratification or as a means of punishment in some cultures.