abacination

UK
/ˌæbəsɪˈneɪʃən/
US
/ˌæbəsɪˈneɪʃən/

Translations

abacinationnoun
abacinations
pl
The punishment for treason in ancient times could include abacination.
Наказание за измену в древние времена могло включать ослепление.
abacinationadjective
UK
/ˌæbəsɪˈneɪʃən/
US
/ˌæbəsɪˈneɪʃən/
Used attributively to modify another noun (e.g., 'abacination methods').

Definitions

abacinationnoun
The act of blinding someone as a form of punishment, typically by using a hot metal rod or other heated object.
In ancient times, abacination was used as a severe form of punishment for certain crimes.
abacinationadjective
Relating to or involving abacination (the act of blinding as punishment).
The abacination procedure was described in grisly detail.