verb
flagellate
Flagellate (verb) means to whip or scourge.
verb
1
To whip or scourge.
2
To harshly chide or chastise, to reprimand.
3
Of a spermatozoon, to move its tail back and forth.
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What is the meaning of flagellate?
"flagellate" (verb) means to whip or scourge.
What are the different meanings of flagellate?
"flagellate" has 3 main meanings: 1. To whip or scourge; 2. To harshly chide or chastise, to reprimand; 3. Of a spermatozoon, to move its tail back and forth.