flagellation

• Substantivo que designa o ato de bater, açoitar ou chicotear, frequentemente associado a penitência religiosa, castigo ou estimulação erótica.

A noun referring to the act of beating, whipping, or flogging, often associated with religious penance, punishment, or erotic stimulation.

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1. Religious or erotic beatingC2formal

   The act of whipping or beating oneself or another person, often for religious penance or sexual gratification.

   Flagelação

   • Some monastic orders practiced self-flagellation as a form of spiritual discipline.
   • The novel contained scenes of flagellation that were controversial at the time.
   • Historical accounts describe flagellation rituals performed during certain religious festivals.

   Sinônimosbeatingflogginglashingwhipping

2. Punishment by whippingC1formal

   A form of corporal punishment involving beating with a whip, strap, or rope.

   Açoite

   • Flagellation was a common punishment in ancient legal systems.
   • The prisoner was sentenced to public flagellation for his crimes.
   • Historical records show that flagellation was used as a disciplinary measure in some schools.

   Sinônimosbeatingcaningflogginglashingstrappingthrashingwhipping