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
Quirt and flagellate are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Quirt" instead a verb "Flagellate".
Quirt
Quirt noun - Whip with a leather thong at the end.
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Synonyms for Quirt
Flagellate and quirt are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Flagellate" instead a verb "Quirt".
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Quirt and Flagellate. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 02, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/flagellate/quirt
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