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FLAGELLATING

(adj., noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Flagellating.

Flagellating - as an adjective

Having or resembling a lash or whip (as does a flagellum)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
flagellatedlash-likewhiplike

Flagellating - as a noun

A usually nonphotosynthetic free-living protozoan with whiplike appendages; some are pathogens of humans and other animals

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
flagellate protozoanflagellated protozoanmastigophoranmastigophore
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
protozoanprotozoon
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Flagellating - as a verb

Whip

Example: "The religious fanatics flagellated themselves"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
scourge

Example Sentences

"He winced with each flagellating strike of the whip."
"The flagellating winds made it difficult to walk outside."
"She endured the flagellating criticism to prove her point."
"The flagellating rain soaked through his clothes."
"His flagellating self-doubt prevented him from pursuing his dreams."
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Word Game Points

Is FLAGELLATING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, flagellating is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

FLAGELLATING has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.

Is FLAGELLATING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, flagellating is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
FLAGELLATING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 23.

Is FLAGELLATING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, flagellating is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
FLAGELLATING has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.

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