What does KNOUT mean?

Knout 1. Parts of Speech

Noun

2. Definitions

1. a whip with a lash of leather thongs, formerly used in Russia for flogging criminals
2. a severe punishment or criticism

3. Pronunciations

• US: /naʊt/
• UK: /naʊt/

4. Origin and Usage

The word "knout" originated from the Russian word "knut" which means "whip". It was a type of punishment used in Russia during the 17th to 19th centuries. The knout was made of a wooden handle and a lash of leather thongs. It was used to flog criminals and political prisoners. The punishment was often fatal and was abolished in 1845. The word "knout" is now used to refer to any severe punishment or criticism.

5. Synonyms

• whip
• lash
• scourge
• castigation
• reprimand

6. Related Words

• count
• flout
• grout
• route
• shout

7. Example Sentences

1. The knout was a brutal punishment used in Russia.
2. The politician received a knout of criticism for his controversial remarks.