Flogged: meaning, definitions and examples

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flogged

 

[ flษ”ษกd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

punishment method

To flog someone means to beat them with a whip or stick, often as a form of punishment. This practice has historical significance in various cultures and is often associated with discipline or military punishment. Flogging can lead to severe physical injury and has been outlawed in many countries today. Although it is less common in contemporary times, it still appears in discussions around human rights and criminal punishment.

Synonyms

beat, strike, whip

Examples of usage

  • The sailor was flogged as punishment for his disobedience.
  • In ancient times, criminals were often flogged publicly.
  • Some schools used to flog students for misbehavior.

Translations

Translations of the word "flogged" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น surrado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅ‹เคกเคผเฅ‡ เคฎเคพเคฐเฅ‡ เค—เค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช geprรผgelt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dipukul

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะฑะธั‚ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bity

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้žญๆ‰“ใŸใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท flagellรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ azotado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sopa ile dรถvรผlmรผลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฑ„์ฐ์งˆ ๋‹นํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูุฌู„ูŽู‘ุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bitรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ bitรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ขซ้žญๆ‰“

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ prebit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รพeyddur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะพา›า›ั‹า“ะฐ ะถั‹า“ั‹ะปา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒชแƒ”แƒ›แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dรถyรผlmรผลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ azotado

Etymology

The word 'flog' originates from the late Middle English term 'floggen', which means to beat or strike. Its roots can be traced back to the Old Norse word 'flogga', signifying to strike or hit, revealing its connection to physical punishment. The concept of flogging has been prevalent throughout history in various cultures as a means of enforcement and discipline, often employed in military and educational contexts. The practice has undergone social and legal scrutiny over time, with increasing movements advocating for humane treatment and the abolition of corporal punishment. As societies evolved, the term 'flog' became associated with discussions regarding human rights and the ethics of punishment, leading to its modern connotation of being a barbaric practice in many parts of the world.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,272, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.