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self-flagellation vs flagellation

flagellation vs self-flagellation

self-flagellation and flagellation both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
self-flagellation Yes No No No
flagellation Yes No No No
As nouns, flagellation is a hypernym of self-flagellation; that is, flagellation is a word with a broader meaning than self-flagellation:
  • self-flagellation: self-punishment inflicted by whipping
  • flagellation: beating with a whip or strap or rope as a form of punishment
Other hypernyms of self-flagellation include self-punishment, flogging, lashing, tanning, whipping.
self-flagellation (noun) flagellation (noun)
self-punishment inflicted by whipping beating with a whip or strap or rope as a form of punishment
beating as a source of erotic or religious stimulation
Difference between self-flagellation and flagellation

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