1. (adj) flagellate, flagellate protozoan, flagellated protozoan, mastigophoran, mastigophore
a usually nonphotosynthetic free-living protozoan with whiplike appendages; some are pathogens of humans and other animals
Synonyms: flagellated protozoan, mastigophore, flagellate, flagellate protozoan, mastigophoran
2. (verb) flagellate, flagellated, whiplike, lash-like
having or resembling a lash or whip (as does a flagellum)
Synonyms: flagellated, flagellate, whiplike, lash-like
3. (verb) flagellate, scourge
whip
Synonyms: devastate, flagellate, scourge, lay waste to, waste, ravage, desolate
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