flagellation
noun [ U ] formal uk/ˌflædʒ.əˈleɪ.ʃən/ us/ˌflædʒ.əˈleɪ.ʃən/
（尤指某些宗教活动或性行为中的）鞭打
the practice of whipping yourself or someone else, especially as a religious practice, for punishment, or for sexual pleasure
Ancient monks advocated flagellation as the path to salvation. 古代的僧侣们主张把鞭刑作为救赎的途径。
See: flagellate
- More examples
- The book is an account of the use of flagellation for discipline.
- There is a custom of self-punishment, in the form of flagellation during the Holy Week ceremonies.
- He saved the prisoner from flagellation.
- sexual flagellation