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flagellation

/ˌflædʒ.əˈleɪ.ʃən/

flagellationnoun

flagellations

Translations

The ancient ritual involved flagellation as a form of penance.

Древний ритуал включал порку как форму покаяния.

Flagellation was used as a punishment in medieval times.

Бичевание использовалось как наказание в средние века.

Additional translations

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

flagellationadjective

more flagellation

Comp.

most flagellation

Super.

/ˌflædʒ.əˈleɪ.ʃən/

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

Definitions

Relating to or involving flagellation.

The monks adhered to strict flagellation discipline.

Synonyms