flagellant

Other forms: flagellants

Definitions of flagellant
  1. noun
    a person who whips himself as a religious penance
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    type of:
    penitent
    (Roman Catholic Church) a person who repents for wrongdoing (a Roman Catholic may be admitted to penance under the direction of a confessor)
  2. noun
    a person who is whipped or whips himself for sexual gratification
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    type of:
    masochist
    someone who obtains pleasure from receiving punishment
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