1. (n.) A lash; a strap or cord; especially, a lash used to inflict pain or punishment; an instrument of punishment or discipline; a whip.

2. (n.) Hence, a means of inflicting punishment, vengeance, or suffering; an infliction of affliction; a punishment.

3. (n.) To whip severely; to lash.

4. (n.) To punish with severity; to chastise; to afflict, as for sins or faults, and with the purpose of correction.

5. (n.) To harass or afflict severely.

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