scourge
/skˈɝdʒ/ · 1 syllable
Meaning
noun
- a whip used to inflict punishment (often used for pedantic humor)
- something causing misery or death
“the bane of my life” - a person who inspires fear or dread
“he was the terror of the neighborhood”
verb
- punish severely; excoriate
- whip
“The religious fanatics flagellated themselves” - cause extensive destruction or ruin utterly
“The enemy lay waste to the countryside after the invasion”
Synonyms for scourge
Words that rhyme with scourge
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