bastinadoes

[US]/bæstɪˈnæd.oʊz/
[UK]/bas-tin-uh-dohz/

Translation

n.plural of bastinado, a form of punishment involving beating the soles of the feet

Example Sentences

he was punished with bastinadoes for his disobedience.

the use of bastinadoes as a form of torture is well-documented.

in some cultures, bastinadoes were seen as a legitimate punishment.

the prisoner feared he would receive bastinadoes for his escape attempt.

bastinadoes were often administered publicly to instill fear.

historical accounts describe the effects of bastinadoes on the body.

he spoke out against the use of bastinadoes in modern justice systems.

many human rights organizations condemn the practice of bastinadoes.

during the trial, evidence of bastinadoes was presented to the jury.

he was haunted by memories of the bastinadoes he had witnessed.

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