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flogging

/ˈflɒɡɪŋ/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does flogging mean?

noun, verb

The act of whipping or beating someone, especially as a form of punishment. To whip or beat someone repeatedly, often as a form of punishment.

Example

"The captain was accused of flogging the sailor for not following orders."

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