Synonyms: mastigophoran, mastigophore, flagellate, flagellate protozoan, flagellated protozoan
Definition: a usually nonphotosynthetic free-living protozoan with whiplike appendages; some are pathogens of humans and other animals
Similar words: protozoan, protozoon
Definition: any of diverse minute acellular or unicellular organisms usually nonphotosynthetic
Synonyms: scourge, flagellate
Definition: whip
Usage: The religious fanatics flagellated themselves
Similar words: slash, welt, whip, lash, lather, strap, trounce, flog
Definition: beat severely with a whip or rod
Usage: The teacher often flogged the students; The children were severely trounced