noun as in strong fondness

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floggings, lashings, pummeling

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Example Sentences

Example:The prisoners endured multiple floggings as a form of punishment.

Definition:a punishment involving whipping with a heavy leather whip or a similar implement

From floggings

Example:She received lashings from her angry husband after finding out about his infidelity.

Definition:a punishment involving striking with a long, flexible rod or a whip

From lashings

Example:The victims suffered a pummeling at the hands of the kidnappers.

Definition:a violent beating or pounding

From pummeling