scourge
noun
1. a whip used to inflict punishment (often used for pedantic humor)
Similar word(s): flagellum
Definition categories: man–made, whip
2. something causing misery or death
Similar word(s): bane, curse, nemesis
Definition categories: state, affliction
3. a person who inspires fear or dread
Similar word(s): terror, threat
Definition categories: person, individual, mortal, somebody, someone, soul
Sentences with scourge as a noun:
- Graffiti is the scourge of building owners everywhere.
- He flogged him with a scourge.
verb
1. punish severely; excoriate
Definition categories: social, penalise, penalize, punish
2. whip
Similar word(s): flagellate
Definition categories: contact, flog, lash, lather, slash, strap, trounce, welt, whip
3. cause extensive destruction or ruin utterly