a lash; a strap or cord; especially, a lash used to inflict pain or punishment; an instrument of punishment or discipline; a whip.-hence, a means of inflicting punishment, vengeance, or suffering; an infliction of affliction; a punishment.-to whip severely; to lash.-to punish with severity; to chastise; to afflict, as for sins or faults, and with the purpose of correction.-to harass or afflict severely.