scourge

/skɜːdʒ/ /skɔɹdʒ/

noun

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

Examples :

"Graffiti is the scourge of building owners everywhere."

noun

A means to inflict such pain or destruction.

Examples :

"The relentless criticism was a scourge that made her feel worthless. "

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noun

A whip, often of leather.

Examples :

"He flogged him with a scourge."

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verb

To strike with a scourge; to flog.

Examples :

"The angry teacher scourged the student with a ruler for not paying attention in class. "

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Meanings

Examples :

"Graffiti is the scourge of building owners everywhere."

Examples :

"The relentless criticism was a scourge that made her feel worthless. "

Examples :

"He flogged him with a scourge."

Examples :

"The angry teacher scourged the student with a ruler for not paying attention in class. "

Related Words

building noun

The act or process by which something is built; construction.

widespread adjective

Affecting a large area (e.g. the entire land or body); broad in extent; widely diffused.

worthless adjective

Having no worth or use; without value; inconsequential.

persistent adjective

Obstinately refusing to give up or let go.

everywhere adverb

In or to all locations under discussion.

destruction noun

The act of destroying.

relentless adjective

Unrelenting or unyielding in severity.

attention noun

Mental focus.

graffiti noun

Drawings or words drawn on a surface in a public place, usually made without authorization.

suffering verb

To undergo hardship.

criticism noun

The act of criticising; a critical judgment passed or expressed

pestilence noun

Any epidemic disease that is highly contagious, infectious, virulent and devastating.