Flogging

Pronunciation: /ˈflɑːɡɪŋ/

Flogging (noun)

  1. A punishment where someone is hit many times with a whip or stick.
  2. A very harsh beating used as a form of discipline or control.
  3. Harsh public criticism aimed at a person, often repeatedly and unfairly.

Examples

  • Flogging is a form of physical punishment in some places.
  • The law bans flogging as physical punishment.