Synonyms of flagellate

Noun


1. flagellate, flagellate protozoan, flagellated protozoan, mastigophoran, mastigophore, protozoan, protozoon

usage: a usually nonphotosynthetic free-living protozoan with whiplike appendages; some are pathogens of humans and other animals

Verb


1. flagellate, scourge, flog, welt, whip, lather, lash, slash, strap, trounce

usage: whip; "The religious fanatics flagellated themselves"

Adjective


1. flagellate, flagellated, whiplike, lash-like

usage: having or resembling a lash or whip (as does a flagellum)

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