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lashing Definition and Meaning in English (lashing definition)

noun
Synonyms:floggingthrashingwhipping
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Lashing definition: A severe physical beating or flogging, often inflicted with a whip or strap.

Definitions of Lashing

  1. 1noun

    A severe physical beating or flogging, often inflicted with a whip or strap.

  2. 2noun

    A strong and harsh verbal criticism or reprimand.

  3. 3noun

    The act or process of tying or securing something tightly with a rope or cord.

Example Sentences

“The prisoner received a lashing for attempting to escape.”

“The editor gave a lashing to the journalist for the inaccurate report.”

“The strong lashing kept the boat secure during the storm.”

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third person singularlashes
past tenselashed
agent nounlasher
adverblashingly

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Lashing definition: A severe physical beating or flogging, often inflicted with a whip or strap.
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