flagellate

Example Sentences

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In the northern La Rioja region, many participants wear ankle chains and flagellate themselves.

From Seattle Times

The real-life Lawrence had himself flagellated, reflecting a tortured soul more than a starchy independent.

From Washington Post

During the Ashura processions, which are held across the world, many participants beat their backs with chains, flagellating themselves in a symbolic expression of regret for not being able to help Hussein before his martyrdom.

From Washington Times

He woke up at 5 a.m., wore a barbed cilice chain and flagellated himself.

From New York Times

One Peruvian candidate has taken time to talk about his habit of wearing a wire chain, known as a cilice, every day to flagellate himself.

From Washington Times