Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
horsewhipped
Verb
/ˈhɔːrsˌwɪpt/
Definition
To beat someone with a horsewhip as a form of punishment or reprimand.
Examples
- After the argument, he felt he deserved to be horsewhipped for his rude behavior.
- The old tales describe how offenders were horsewhipped in public squares.
Meaning
The act of inflicting physical punishment by using a whip that is typically used for horses.
Synonyms
- Whipped
- Flagellated
- Punished
