Meaning & Definition of word "Flogging"

noun:

• 1. The act of beating someone or something with a whip or a stick as a form of punishment or torture.
  • Example: The prisoner faced flogging as a punishment for his offenses.
• 2. A rigorous or relentless criticism.
  • Example: The coach's flogging of the team during practice was meant to motivate them.
• 3. Heavy or tiresome work or effort.
  • Example: The project felt like a flogging, with long hours and little reward.

verb:

• 1. To beat someone with a whip or a stick.
  • Example: The guards were accused of flogging the inmates excessively.
• 2. To criticize someone severely.
  • Example: She was flogged by the media for her controversial comments.
• 3. To promote or advertise something aggressively.
  • Example: The team was flogging their new product at every major trade show.