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flagellant

DEFINITIONS OF: flagellant

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n a person who whips himself as a religious penance

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)

n a person who is whipped or whips himself for sexual gratification

Type of:
masochist
someone who obtains pleasure from receiving punishment
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