What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
flogging
Example
The prisoner was sentenced to flogging for his crime. [flogging: noun]
Example
The captain ordered the sailor's flogging as punishment for disobeying orders. [flogging: gerund or present participle]
whipping
Example
The criminal was sentenced to whipping for his crime. [whipping: noun]
Example
The slave was whipped by his master for disobedience. [whipped: past tense]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Both flogging and whipping are not commonly used in everyday language and are associated with historical or legal contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between flogging and whipping?
Both flogging and whipping are formal words and are typically used in legal or historical contexts.
