All flagellation synonyms

noun flagellation

• lashing — the flexible part of a whip; the section of cord or the like forming the extremity of a whip.
• whipping — an instrument for striking, as in driving animals or in punishing, typically consisting of a lash or other flexible part with a more rigid handle.
• spanking — to strike (a person, usually a child) with the open hand, a slipper, etc., especially on the buttocks, as in punishment.
• thrashing — an act or instance of thrashing; beating; blow.
• beating — If someone is given a beating, they are hit hard many times, especially with something such as a stick.
• caning — a beating with a cane as a punishment
• flailing — an instrument for threshing grain, consisting of a staff or handle to one end of which is attached a freely swinging stick or bar.
• flogging — to beat with a whip, stick, etc., especially as punishment; whip; scourge.
• scourging — a whip or lash, especially for the infliction of punishment or torture.
• punishment — the act of punishing.