flagellation
Translation
flogging, whipping
Examples
Flagellation was a form of religious penance.
Flagellation was a form of religious penance.
Grammar Patterns
flagellation ((as sth.)) the act of whipping, used as a form of something Flagellation was a form of religious penance.
Similar Words
Synonyms: whipping, flogging, scourging, lashing
Etymology
From Latin 'flagellare' (to whip), which comes from 'flagellum' (a whip).
Memory Tips
Connect it to the word 'flag'. A whip or flail can move or 'flap' like a flag, which might help you remember the meaning.