flogged
Meanings
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Verb
To beat or whip with a rope, stick, or other implement.
- "He was flogged for stealing apples."
- "The sailor was flogged for disobeying orders."
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Verb
To subject to repeated criticism or harsh treatment.
- "The new employee was flogged mercilessly by his boss."
- "The novel was flogged by the critics."
Rhymes
Words rhyming with floggedlogged , moggled , slogged
Variants
List of all variants of flogged that leads to same resultflog , flogged , flogger , floggers , flogging , flogs
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).flogged (past tense and past participle), flogs (third person singular present)
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.Originally meant 'to scour' or 'to beat with a stick' in Middle English.
Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word-
Flogging was used as a form of punishment in the British Royal Navy until 1839.
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The Guinness World Records title for the most number of lashes received in one hour is held by a man named Steve McArdle, who received 1,128 lashes in 1997.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
Punishment: Flogging is a form of physical punishment, often used historically to discipline soldiers, criminals, or slaves.
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Torture: Flogging can also be considered a form of torture, as it causes intense pain and suffering.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.In literature, flogged is used as a metaphor for harsh criticism or punishment. It has also been used in art and music to depict or convey themes of pain, endurance, and suffering.
How to Memorize "flogged"
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visualize
- Visualize the sound of a whip cracking or a person being beaten. Imagine the scene of someone being flogged.
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associate
- Associate the word 'flogged' with the sensation of pain or the sound of a whip cracking.
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mnemonics
- Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Flogged: Fierce Lashes On Grueling Bodies' to help remember the meaning of the word.
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