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flagellation

/ˌflædʒ.əˈleɪ.ʃən/

Translations

flagellationadjective

more flagellation

Comp.

most flagellation

Super.

/ˌflædʒ.əˈleɪ.ʃən/

Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "flagellation ritual").

The monks adhered to strict flagellation discipline.

Les moines observaient une discipline flagellatoire stricte.

Synonyms

flagellationnoun

flagellations

flagellationReligion ; punition corporelle.

In medieval times, flagellation was sometimes used as a form of penance.

Au Moyen Âge, la flagellation était parfois utilisée comme forme de pénitence.

Additional translations

flagellationSexualité ; dans le contexte BDSM.

Synonyms

flagellationadjective

Relating to or involving flagellation.

The monks adhered to strict flagellation discipline.

flagellationnoun

The act or practice of whipping or flogging, especially as a form of religious discipline or punishment.

In medieval times, flagellation was sometimes used as a form of penance.

A form of sexual practice involving the act of whipping or being whipped for erotic pleasure.

The couple explored flagellation as part of their consensual BDSM activities.