Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
flagelado
Adjective/Noun
/flah-jeh-LAH-doo/
Definition
A term in Portuguese that refers to someone who has been flagellated or whipped, often used in a metaphorical sense to describe someone who is suffering or tormented.
Examples
- Ele se sentiu flagelado pelas críticas que recebeu.
- Na literatura, o personagem era descrito como um flagelado pela vida.
Meaning
The word ‘flagelado’ can denote physical punishment or, more commonly, emotional or psychological distress.
Synonyms
- sofrido
- tormentado
- padecido