Sentences

flagellant in a sentence

n.

📚 Grade Level: Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12

Definition

Flagellant: a person who engages in self-inflicted punishment or whipping, often as a form of penance or religious devotion.

Sample Sentences

  1. The medieval flagellant movement attracted individuals seeking penance through self-inflicted suffering.
  2. In literature, flagellants are often depicted as characters driven by fervent religious zeal.
  3. During the plague, the flagellants believed that whipping themselves would atone for the sins of humanity.
  4. The flagellant's rituals were controversial, drawing both followers and critics within the religious community.
  5. Modern interpretations of flagellant practices can be seen in various artistic expressions and cultural critiques.