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flagellant

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flag·el·lant  (flj-lnt, fl-jlnt)
n.
1. One who whips, especially one who scourges oneself for religious discipline or public penance.
2. One who seeks sexual gratification in beating or being beaten by another person.
[Latin flagellns, flagellant-, from present participle of flagellre, to whip; see flagellate.]
flagel·lant adj.
flagel·lant·ism n.
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Noun1.flagellant - a person who is whipped or whips himself for sexual gratification
masochist - someone who obtains pleasure from receiving punishment
2.flagellant - a person who whips himself as a religious penance
penitent - (Roman Catholic Church) a person who repents for wrongdoing (a Roman Catholic may be admitted to penance under the direction of a confessor)
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