flagellation

Meaning

flagellation means a beating consisting of lashes, notably as corporal punishment or mortification, such as a whipping or scourging. It can have more than one sense, so use the alternate meanings and examples to choose the meaning that matches your sentence.

Examples

• The article uses flagellation to mean a beating consisting of lashes, notably as corporal punishment or mortification,....
• The teacher asked students to find flagellation in the reading.