Associations to the word «Flogging»

Wiktionary

FLOGGING, noun. Infliction of punishment by dealing blows or whipping.
FLOGGING, verb. Present participle of flog

Dictionary definition

FLOGGING, noun. Beating with a whip or strap or rope as a form of punishment.

Wise words

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