Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

self-flagellation

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 2.27 in modern English

Syllables
self--flag-el-la-tion
IPA
23
Scrabble Score
16
Letters
6
Syllables
10
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The practice of whipping oneself as penance for sins.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

Intense feelings of guilt.

Countable; Informal; Uncountable

Example Sentences

Usage

Inflected Forms

self-flagellations (plural)

Phrases

beat one's breast beat oneself up

Frequently Paired Words

beat one's breast beat oneself up hairshirt

Questions

What does self-flagellation mean?
The practice of whipping oneself as penance for sins.

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