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flagellant

/ˌflædʒəˈlænt/ noun · British & US
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What does flagellant mean?

noun

A person who practices self-mortification, typically by whipping themselves, as a form of penance or spiritual discipline.

Example

"The flagellant's ritual was a spectacle that shocked the community."

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