Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
flogged
verb
/flɔɡd/
Definition
To beat someone violently with a whip or stick as a form of punishment or torture.
Examples
- He was flogged for his wrongdoings in the past.
- The soldiers were flogged for failing to follow orders.
- In some historical contexts, criminals were flogged as a common penalty.
Meaning
The act of whipping or beating someone as a disciplinary measure or punishment.
Synonyms
- beaten
- whipped
- lashed
- thrashed
