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flagellate1

Syllabification: (flag·el·late)
Pronunciation: /ˈflajəˌlāt/

Definition of flagellate

verb

[with object]
  • flog (someone), either as a religious discipline or for sexual gratification:he flagellated himself with branches

Derivatives

flagellator

Pronunciation: /-ˌlātər/

noun

flagellatory

Pronunciation: /fləˈjeləˌtôrē/

adjective

Origin:

early 17th century: from Latin flagellat- 'whipped', from flagellare

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