self-flagellation

self-flag·el·la·tion

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [self flaj-uh-ley-shuh n]
- /sɛlf ˌflædʒ əˈleɪ ʃən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [self flaj-uh-ley-shuh n]
- /sɛlf ˌflædʒ əˈleɪ ʃən/

Definitions of self-flagellation word

noun self-flagellation the act or process of flagellating. 1
noun self-flagellation a masochistic or sadistic act in which the participants receive erotic stimulation from whipping or being whipped. 1

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Origin of self-flagellation

First appearance:

before 1400

One of the 24% oldest English words

1400-50; late Middle English < Late Latin flagellātiōn-, stem of flagellātiō. See flagellate, -ion

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Parts of speech for Self-flagellation

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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self-flagellation popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

Synonyms for self-flagellation

noun self-flagellation

hair shirt — a garment of coarse haircloth, worn next to the skin as a penance by ascetics and penitents.
hair-shirt — a garment of coarse haircloth, worn next to the skin as a penance by ascetics and penitents.
expiation — The act of making amends or reparation for guilt or wrongdoing; atonement.

All 3 Synonyms of self-flagellation

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