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trouncing vs flagellation

flagellation vs trouncing

trouncing and flagellation both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
trouncing Yes No No No
flagellation Yes No No No
As nouns, flagellation is a hyponym of trouncing; that is, flagellation is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than trouncing:
  • trouncing: the act of inflicting corporal punishment with repeated blows
  • flagellation: beating with a whip or strap or rope as a form of punishment
Other hyponyms of trouncing include flogging, lashing, tanning, whipping.
trouncing (noun) flagellation (noun)
the act of inflicting corporal punishment with repeated blows beating with a whip or strap or rope as a form of punishment
a sound defeat beating as a source of erotic or religious stimulation
Difference between trouncing and flagellation

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