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Punishment Beating On The Soles Of The Feet Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
BASTINADO which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
BASTINADO
Updated: October 13, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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We think the answer is "BASTINADO" which means:
- noun
- • A cudgel used to give someone a beating on the soles of the feet
- • A form of torture in which the soles of the feet are beaten with whips or cudgels verb
- • Beat somebody on the soles of the feet
An example sentence would be:
- • "He was subjected to a brutal bastinado as punishment for his crimes."
- • "The prisoner trembled in fear as he awaited the bastinado."
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1 | Beating of the soles of the feet to inflict pain | |
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