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flogging

UK
/ˈflɒɡɪŋ/
US
/ˈflɑːɡɪŋ/

Translations

floggingnoun
floggings
pl
UK
/ˈflɒɡɪŋ/
US
/ˈflɑːɡɪŋ/
The prisoner received a flogging as part of his sentence.
Le prisonnier a subi une flagellation dans le cadre de sa peine.
Additional translations
volée de bois vertAu sens figuré, familier.
Synonyms
whipping
beating
punishment
lashing
thrashing
flogginggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈflɒɡɪŋ/
US
/ˈflɑːɡɪŋ/
Used attributively as a present-participle adjective to describe laws, penalties, or devices related to flogging.
de flagellation
Flogging punishments were still legal under the colonial code.
Les peines de flagellation étaient encore légales dans le code colonial.
flogverb

flogging

Gerund

flogged
Past Simple
flogged
Past Participle
flogging
Gerund
UK
/flɒg/
US
/flɑg/
fourguerFamilier, pour « vendre rapidement », souvent avec une nuance peu soignée.
He managed to flog his old car for a decent price.
Il a réussi à fourguer sa vieille voiture à un prix correct.
fouetterSens courant, notamment dans un contexte de punition corporelle.
The prisoner was flogged for attempting to escape.
Le prisonnier a été fouetté pour avoir tenté de s'évader.
Additional translations
braderQuand l'idée de vendre vite et à bas prix est dominante.
flagellerPlus soutenu, surtout dans un contexte historique ou littéraire.
Synonyms
whip
lash
thrash
scourge
punish
chastise
beat

Definitions

floggingnoun
A punishment in which a person is beaten with a whip or stick.
The prisoner received a flogging as part of his sentence.
A severe scolding or criticism.
The manager gave the team a verbal flogging after their poor performance.
flogginggerund / present participle
Relating to or involving the practice of flogging.
Flogging punishments were still legal under the colonial code.
flogverb
To beat someone with a whip or stick as a form of punishment.
The prisoner was flogged for attempting to escape.
To sell something, especially quickly or cheaply.
He managed to flog his old car for a decent price.
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