scourge
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/skɜːdʒ/
English
Definitions
noun
- A source of persistent trouble such as pestilence that causes pain and suffering or widespread destruction.“Graffiti is the scourge of building owners everywhere.”
- A means to inflict such pain or destruction.
- A whip, often of leather.“He flogged him with a scourge.”
verb
- To strike with a scourge; to flog.
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baneterrorthreatcursenemesisflagellateafflictionordealsufferingharmnuisanceplightoutragehavocmiserywoe