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falanga

/fəˈlæŋ.ɡə/

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noun

/fəˈlæŋ.ɡə/C2formallegal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее метод пытки, заключающийся в многократном избиении подошв ног, обычно кнутом или палкой.

A noun referring to a method of torture involving repeated beating of the soles of the feet, typically with a whip or stick.

  1. Torture methodC2formal

    A brutal form of punishment or interrogation where the soles of the feet are struck repeatedly with a whip, stick, or other implement.

    ruФаланга (пытка)

    • The prisoner was subjected to falanga during the interrogation.
    • Falanga is considered a severe human rights violation.
    • Historical accounts describe falanga as a common practice in certain regimes.

    Synonymsbastinado