Definition of scourge - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
afflictionsource of widespread pain and suffering
- The plague was a scourge on the population.
2.
punishmentDated whip used for punishment or tortureDated
- The prisoner was punished with a scourge.
Verb
1.
afflictcause great suffering or trouble
- The disease scourged the entire village.
2.
punishmentDated whip or punish severelyDated
- The tyrant would often scourge his foes mercilessly..
Images of scourge
whip used for punishment or torture
Expressions with scourge
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war considered as a terrible source of pain and destruction
Leaders pledged to end the scourge of war for future generations.
Origin of scourge
Old French, escorgier (to whip)
Terms with scourge included in their meaning
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nautical
naval scourge with nine knotted whipcords
punishment
whip or scourge someone or something
Examples of scourge in a sentence
The scourge of war left the nation in ruins. The ancient text described the use of a scourge. He feared the scourge more than the prison cell. The storm scourged the coastal towns mercilessly. Poverty continues to scourge many communities worldwide. The master would scourge the disobedient slaves.
He threatened to scourge anyone who defied his orders.
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- French:fléau, affliger, ...
- German:Plage, heimsuchen, ...
- Italian:piaga, flagellare, ...
- Spanish:lacra, azotar, ...
- Portuguese:flagelo, afligir, ...
- Chinese:灾祸, 肆虐, ...
- Japanese:災厄, 苦しめる, ...
- Arabic:آفة, اجتاحَ, ...
- Hebrew:מַכָּה, לְהַסֵּב סֵבֶל, ...
- Russian:бич, причинять страдания, ...
- Ukrainian:лихо, завдавати великого страждання, ...
- Hindi:अभिशाप, पीड़ित करना, ...
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