What is the difference amongst flagellation, flogging, scourging, and whipping?

Zbeckabee

Basically...all the same thing: Flagellation or flogging is the act of methodically beating or whipping (Latin flagellum, "whip") the human body. In the Roman Empire, flagellation was often used as a prelude to crucifixion, and in this context is sometimes referred to as scourging. No longer used in most Western countries, flogging or whipping is still a common form of punishment in some parts of the world, particularly in many former British territories and in Islamic countries. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flagellation Synonyms: http://thesaurus.oxid.ro/flog Mar 10 11, 9:24 PM