How Do You Spell FLOGGING?

Pronunciation: [flˈɒɡɪŋ] (IPA)

The word "flogging" is spelled with two "g's" because it follows the rule of doubling the consonant after a short vowel sound in English. The phonetic transcription of "flogging" is /ˈflɒɡɪŋ/. The first syllable is pronounced as "flah" with a short "o" sound, followed by "ging" with a hard "g" sound. Flogging means to punish someone by beating them with a whip or stick, and it is important to spell this word correctly to convey its meaning accurately.

FLOGGING Meaning and Definition

  1. Flogging is a term used to describe a form of punishment or discipline that involves the act of repeatedly hitting or beating someone with a whip, stick, or another similar object. It is a physical form of corporal punishment that is usually carried out on the naked or semi-naked body of the individual being punished. This practice has been employed throughout history in various cultures and legal systems.

    The purpose of flogging is often to inflict pain and humiliation on the person receiving the punishment as a means of deterrence or retribution for committing a crime or transgression. Floggings can be administered in a variety of settings, including prisons, military institutions, or judicial systems, where they may serve as a public spectacle intended to instill fear and maintain social order.

    The severity of flogging can vary depending on the context and the intended outcome. Different cultures and legal systems have implemented different techniques and devices for carrying out floggings, ranging from simple whips or rods to more intricate instruments designed to maximize pain and damage. The physical consequences of flogging can range from temporary bruises and wounds to long-lasting physical and psychological trauma.

    In recent times, flogging has been widely condemned as a form of cruel, inhuman, and degrading punishment. It is considered a violation of human rights and contrary to international standards of justice and rehabilitation. Many countries have abolished flogging, either through legal reforms or as a result of evolving societal norms and human rights movements.

  2. A whipping, as a punishment.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Top Common Misspellings for FLOGGING *

* The statistics data for these misspellings percentages are collected from over 15,411,110 spell check sessions on www.spellchecker.net from Jan 2010 - Jun 2012.

Other Common Misspellings for FLOGGING

Etymology of FLOGGING

The word "flogging" is derived from the Middle English term "floggen", which can be traced back to the Old Norse word "flaga", meaning "to flog" or "to whip". In turn, "flaga" is believed to come from the Proto-Germanic word "flakaną", meaning "to flog" or "to strike".

Idioms with the word FLOGGING

  • be flogging a dead horse The idiom "be flogging a dead horse" means to persistently and pointlessly continue with an activity or effort that is already hopeless, unproductive, or has already been resolved. It usually implies wasting time, energy, or resources on something that is no longer beneficial or likely to change.

Similar spelling words for FLOGGING

Plural form of FLOGGING is FLOGGINGS

Conjugate verb Flogging

CONDITIONAL

I would flog
we would flog
you would flog
he/she/it would flog
they would flog

FUTURE

I will flog
we will flog
you will flog
he/she/it will flog
they will flog

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have flogged
we will have flogged
you will have flogged
he/she/it will have flogged
they will have flogged

PAST

I flogged
we flogged
you flogged
he/she/it flogged
they flogged

PAST PERFECT

I had flogged
we had flogged
you had flogged
he/she/it had flogged
they had flogged

PRESENT

I flog
we flog
you flog
he/she/it flogs
they flog

PRESENT PERFECT

I have flogged
we have flogged
you have flogged
he/she/it has flogged
they have flogged
I am flogging
we are flogging
you are flogging
he/she/it is flogging
they are flogging
I was flogging
we were flogging
you were flogging
he/she/it was flogging
they were flogging
I will be flogging
we will be flogging
you will be flogging
he/she/it will be flogging
they will be flogging
I have been flogging
we have been flogging
you have been flogging
he/she/it has been flogging
they have been flogging
I had been flogging
we had been flogging
you had been flogging
he/she/it had been flogging
they had been flogging
I will have been flogging
we will have been flogging
you will have been flogging
he/she/it will have been flogging
they will have been flogging
I would have flogged
we would have flogged
you would have flogged
he/she/it would have flogged
they would have flogged
I would be flogging
we would be flogging
you would be flogging
he/she/it would be flogging
they would be flogging
I would have been flogging
we would have been flogging
you would have been flogging
he/she/it would have been flogging
they would have been flogging

Infographic

Add the infographic to your website: