Flogging (verb)

1. To beat someone as a form of punishment or discipline.
2. To whip or beat as a form of punishment.
3. To criticize or punish severely.

Origin:

Mid 17th century: from flog + -ing.

Examples:

1. He was flogged for disobeying orders.
2. The captain threatened to flog the sailor for insubordination.
3. In the past, criminals were often flogged as a form of punishment.
4. The journalist was flogged by the public for his controversial article.
5. The player was flogged by the coach for missing the winning shot.