HyperDic: flagellant

English > 2 senses of the word flagellant:
NOUNperson flagellanta person who is whipped or whips himself for sexual gratification
person flagellanta person who whips himself as a religious penance
English > flagellant: 2 senses > noun 1, person
MeaningA person who is whipped or whips himself for sexual gratification.
Broadermasochistsomeone who obtains pleasure from receiving punishment
Spanishflagelante
Catalanflagel·lant
Verbsflagellatewhip
English > flagellant: 2 senses > noun 2, person
MeaningA person who whips himself as a religious penance.
Broaderpenitent(Roman Catholic Church) a person who repents for wrongdoing (a Roman Catholic may be admitted to penance under the direction of a confessor)
Spanishflagelante
Catalanflagel·lant
Verbsflagellatewhip

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