Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
flog
verb
/flɒɡ/
Definition
To beat or whip someone as a punishment.
Examples
- The sailor was flogged for disobeying orders.
- In ancient times, people were often flogged for minor crimes.
- He felt ashamed after he had to flog the lazy workers.
Meaning
Flog means to strike someone repeatedly with a whip or stick, often used historically as a form of punishment.
Synonyms
- Whip
- Beat
- Thrash
- Scourge
