verb
flagellate
Flagellate (verb) means to hit someone with a whip.
verb
1
To hit someone with a whip.
2
To scold someone severely.
3
(biology) Of sperm, to swing its tail from side to side.
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What is the meaning of flagellate?
"flagellate" (verb) means to hit someone with a whip.
What is another word for flagellate?
Other words for "flagellate" include scourge.
What are the different meanings of flagellate?
"flagellate" has 3 main meanings: 1. To hit someone with a whip; 2. To scold someone severely; 3. (biology) Of sperm, to swing its tail from side to side.
