fustigation

Meanings

• Noun

  The act of subjecting something, especially a person, to harsh or prolonged criticism.

  - "The public figure was subjected to a fustigation in the media."
  - "He took the criticism in stride, refusing to be cowed by the fustigation."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with fustigation
abjection , adjunction , injection , location , proposition , regulation , selection , solution , transfusion

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Variants

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fustigate , fustigated , fustigates , fustigating , fustigation , fustigations

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'fustigare', meaning 'to whip' or 'to scourge'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'fustigation' was first used in English literature in the 16th century.

2. In the medical field, fustigation refers to the process of applying a powder or ointment to the skin using a whip or other implement.

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Related Concepts

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1. Criticism: A systematic assessment of the merits and weaknesses of a concept or an object, typically from a rational and objective standpoint.

2. Harsh words: A phrase used to describe strong, unkind, or scathing language intended to hurt or offend someone.

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Culture

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Fustigation is often used in literary and artistic contexts to depict intense criticism or scorn. It can also be found in philosophical and psychological discussions about the effects of criticism on individuals and society.

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase using the first letter of each definition: 'Fustigation: Fun, Unpleasant, Scathing, Tactics, Involving, Grueling, Observations'.

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