flagellantism
The act of whipping oneself, typically for religious penance or for sexual excitementThe act of whipping oneself, typically for religious penance or for sexual excitement
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable, usually)The act of whipping oneself, typically for religious penance or for sexual excitement
Translations
1 languagesOrigin
From flagellant + -ism.From flagellant + -ism.
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Forms
plural: flagellantisms| Singular | flagellantism |
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uncountable
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable