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SELF-FLAGELLATION

(noun)

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There is 1 meaning of the word Self-Flagellation.

Self-Flagellation - as a noun

Self-punishment inflicted by whipping

Example Sentences

"Many religious devotees engage in self-flagellation as an act of penance."
"He believed that self-flagellation was the only way to achieve spiritual enlightenment."
"The author writes about her experiences with self-flagellation in her memoir."
"Some people use self-flagellation as a form of self-punishment for past mistakes."
"The practice of self-flagellation has long been associated with extreme religious beliefs."
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Is SELF-FLAGELLATION a valid Scrabble word?
No, self-flagellation is NOT valid for Scrabble
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Is SELF-FLAGELLATION a valid Words With Friends word?
No, self-flagellation is NOT valid for Words With Friends
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SELF-FLAGELLATION is not a valid Words With Friends word.

Is SELF-FLAGELLATION a valid WordFeud word?
No, self-flagellation is NOT valid for WordFeud
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SELF-FLAGELLATION is not a valid WordFeud word.

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