Noun
self-punishment inflicted by whipping
Source: WordNetWhen God hands you a gift, he also hands you a whip; and the whip is intended for self-flagellation solely. Truman Capote
No, actors go out with actresses as a form of self-flagellation. John Cusack
According to a Syrian opposition website, on the 'Ashura, which this year occurred in early November, "the streets of Damascus, the 'Umayyad capital,' were filled with Shi'ite sights and self-flagellation rituals." Source: Internet
One by one, Doroghy makes all the mistakes a rookie beekeeper possibly could, and he recounts his failures here with a humility that borders on self-flagellation. Source: Internet
It’s a strange healing process, ripping off the scab, exposing our wounds; perhaps it’s like the self-flagellation of the early saints.” Source: Internet
If you ever thought lyrical self-flagellation and morose atmospheres could use a dose of energy, tune in here. Source: Internet