flagellation

UK
/ˌflædʒ.əˈleɪ.ʃən/
US
/ˌflædʒ.əˈleɪ.ʃən/
flagellationnoun
flagellations
pl
Traductions
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.
Traductions supplémentaires
flagellationSexualité ; dans le contexte BDSM.
Définitions
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.
flagellationadjective
more flagellation
Comp.
most flagellation
Super.
UK
/ˌflædʒ.əˈleɪ.ʃən/
US
/ˌflædʒ.əˈleɪ.ʃən/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "flagellation ritual").
Traductions
The monks adhered to strict flagellation discipline.
Les moines observaient une discipline flagellatoire stricte.
Définitions
Relating to or involving flagellation.
The monks adhered to strict flagellation discipline.