Scourge

noun

/skɜːdʒ/

Word Frequency: 1.0

Definitions

1.nounA source of persistent trouble such as pestilence that causes pain and suffering or widespread destruction.

"Graffiti is the scourge of building owners everywhere."

2.nounA means to inflict such pain or destruction.

3.nounA whip, often of leather.

"He flogged him with a scourge."

4.verbTo strike with a scourge; to flog.

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