whipping vs flagellation

whipping and flagellation both are nouns.

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

As nouns, whipping and flagellation are synonyms defined as:

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

Other synonyms of whipping include flogging, lashing, tanning.

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

whipping (adjective)	flagellation (adjective)
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