What does flogging mean?
Flogging means Infliction of punishment by dealing blows or whipping..
Flogging
/ˈflɒɡɪŋ/ · noun
Meaning
Infliction of punishment by dealing blows or whipping..
Definitions by Sense
- Infliction of punishment by dealing blows or whipping.
- (Australia, colloquial, euphemistic) A minced oath of "fucking" as an intensifier.
- present participle and gerund of flog
Example Sentences
What lawbreakers like that need is a good flogging. Do that and watch the crime rate plummet.
However, brutal floggings, increased terms of katorga, starvation diets, permanent chaining to a wheelbarrow and other fearsome sanctions failed to staunch the flow.
Will you get out of the flogging bathroom? We're already running late.
Cripes, this floggin’ rain’d make you cry, wouldn’t it?
Synonyms for flogging
Antonyms for flogging
Related Words
Word Forms
- floggings
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for flogging?
Common synonyms include whipping, flagellation, scourging, flipping.
What is the opposite of flogging?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use flogging in a sentence?
What lawbreakers like that need is a good flogging. Do that and watch the crime rate plummet.
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