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flagellation vs whacking

whacking vs flagellation

flagellation and whacking both are nouns.

flagellation is not an adjective while whacking is an adjective.

flagellation is not an adverb while whacking is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
flagellation Yes No No No
whacking Yes Yes No Yes
As nouns, whacking is a hypernym of flagellation; that is, whacking is a word with a broader meaning than flagellation:
  • flagellation: beating with a whip or strap or rope as a form of punishment
  • whacking: the act of inflicting corporal punishment with repeated blows
Other hypernyms of flagellation include beating, drubbing, lacing, licking, thrashing, trouncing.
As nouns, whacking is a hypernym of flagellation; that is, whacking is a word with a broader meaning than flagellation:
  • flagellation: beating as a source of erotic or religious stimulation
  • whacking: the act of inflicting corporal punishment with repeated blows
Other hypernyms of flagellation include beating, drubbing, lacing, licking, thrashing, trouncing.
flagellation (noun) whacking (noun)
beating with a whip or strap or rope as a form of punishment the act of inflicting corporal punishment with repeated blows
beating as a source of erotic or religious stimulation
flagellation (adjective) whacking (adjective)
(British informal) enormous
flagellation (adverb) whacking (adverb)
to an abnormal extent
Difference between flagellation and whacking

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