Flagellation
Pronunciation: /ˈfɫədʒɛɫəˈtiˈaɪˌɑn/
Flagellation (noun)
- The act of whipping or beating oneself as a form of punishment or religious discipline.
- The act of whipping or beating someone to punish them, often used in historical or legal contexts.
- A practice involving repeated physical beating, usually described in medical, psychological, or sociological studies.
Examples
- He stopped flagellation and chose gentler ways to cope.
- Flagellation can be harmful when it becomes a habit.