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flogged

[flogd, flawgd] / flɒgd, flɔgd /
ADJECTIVE
punished
Synonyms
STRONGEST
chastened dismissed imprisoned penalized
STRONG
birched castigated chastised confined corrected debarred defrocked executed exiled expelled grounded immured incarcerated lectured reproved scolded sentenced spanked switched whipped
Antonyms
WEAK
cleared exonerated released

Example Sentences

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Scores of bare-chested flagellants with covered faces walked barefoot through the dusty streets of Pampanga province's San Fernando as they flogged their backs with bamboo whips in scorching heat.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Abhishek had only made one score over 15 in this tournament but flogged the ball to all parts.

From BBC • Mar. 8, 2026

Needing 254 for victory – a record in this competition - after being flogged around Wankhede Stadium, Bethell hit a scarcely believable 105 from 48 balls to threaten one of England's all-time white-ball victories.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026

Rohit timed anything full and flogged anything short.

From BBC • Feb. 9, 2025

The Sicilian flogged his mind to find an answer, but he found only failure.

From "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman