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flagellation vs self-flagellation

self-flagellation vs flagellation

flagellation and self-flagellation both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
flagellation Yes No No No
self-flagellation Yes No No No
As nouns, self-flagellation is a hyponym of flagellation; that is, self-flagellation is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than flagellation:
  • flagellation: beating with a whip or strap or rope as a form of punishment
  • self-flagellation: self-punishment inflicted by whipping
Other hyponyms of flagellation include horsewhipping.
flagellation (noun) self-flagellation (noun)
beating with a whip or strap or rope as a form of punishment self-punishment inflicted by whipping
beating as a source of erotic or religious stimulation
Difference between flagellation and self-flagellation

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