Definition of «flogging»

Flogging is a form of corporal punishment that involves striking the offender with a flexible or rigid implement, such as a whip, cane, rod, or cat-o'-nine-tails. It usually leaves welts and bruises on the skin, causing pain and discomfort for some time after the punishment is over. Flogging has been used throughout history in various cultures as a form of punishment, particularly for criminal offenses. In modern times, flogging is sometimes practiced in a consensual or recreational context within BDSM communities.

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The prison warden ordered a flogging as punishment for the rebellious inmate.
In ancient Rome, flogging was a common form of torture used to extract information or as a public humiliation.
The captain of the ship enforced discipline among the crew by threatening them with flogging for any disobedience.
In some cultures, flogging is still practiced as a form of corporal punishment for certain offenses.
The human rights organization condemned the use of flogging as a cruel and degrading punishment.

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Sentences with «flogging»

And on the theory that there is no such thing as a horse so dead it doesn't have one more flog in it, merrily off we go, clutching our per diem. (remonline.com)
But when our golden boy starts defending dictators they suddenly lose their itch for publicly flogging professional athletes for the things they say. (sbnation.com)
I asked if I could follow the team up to Canada to give the tires a good flogging on ice and snow, and they were more than happy to oblige. (topspeed.com)
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Definition of «flogging»

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