flagellation vs whipping

flagellation and whipping both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
flagellation	Yes	No	No	No
whipping	Yes	Yes	No	No

As nouns, flagellation and whipping are synonyms defined as:

flagellation and whipping: beating with a whip or strap or rope as a form of punishment

Other synonyms of flagellation include flogging, lashing, tanning.

flagellation (noun)	whipping (noun)
beating with a whip or strap or rope as a form of punishment	beating with a whip or strap or rope as a form of punishment
beating as a source of erotic or religious stimulation	the act of overcoming or outdoing
	a sewing stitch passing over an edge diagonally
	a sound defeat

flagellation (adjective)	whipping (adjective)
	smart and fashionable