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flagellate

verb

/ˈflædʒəˌleɪt/

Meaning

to whip or flog someone, either literally or as a form of punishment or self-discipline

In history, some monks would flagellate themselves as penance.

whip, flog, beat, lash

comfort, soothe

flagellate oneself, flagellate publicly, flagellate as penance

to demonstrate the truth or existence of something by evidence or argument.

to transport; to communicate or express; to transfer

To increase or make greater in size, extent, or quantity; to enhance or improve.

to propose someone for a position or award

Assigned to a job or role; nominated or designated for a position.

to cut or chop roughly; to gain unauthorized access to a computer system