Flagellate
Flagellate verb - To strike repeatedly with something long and thin or flexible.
Usage example: some medieval monks believed it was necessary to flagellate themselves in order to keep their desires in check
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Synonyms for Flagellate
Knout and flagellate are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Knout" instead a verb "Flagellate".
Knout
Knout noun - A whip with a lash of leather thongs twisted with wire; used for flogging prisoners.
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Synonyms for Knout
Flagellate and knout are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Flagellate" instead a verb "Knout".
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