Scourge: meaning, definitions and examples

๐Ÿ”ฅ
Add to dictionary

scourge

 

[ skษœหrdส’ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

cause of widespread suffering

Scourge refers to a cause of widespread suffering or destruction, such as a plague or a natural disaster. It can also be used metaphorically to describe something that causes great trouble or affliction.

Synonyms

affliction, bane, curse, plague

Examples of usage

  • The scourge of war ravaged the land, leaving devastation in its wake.
  • Poverty is a scourge that affects millions of people around the world.
  • The scourge of corruption threatens the stability of the government.
Context #2 | Verb

to whip or punish severely

As a verb, scourge means to whip or punish severely, often as a form of torture or punishment. It can also be used more figuratively to describe the act of causing great suffering or harm.

Synonyms

chastise, flog, punish, whip

Examples of usage

  • The prisoners were scourged as a form of punishment.
  • The dictator's regime scourged dissidents who spoke out against the government.

Translations

Translations of the word "scourge" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น flagelo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคญเคฟเคถเคพเคช

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช GeiรŸel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bencana

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะฐั€ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ plaga

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ฝใ„ (ใ‚ใ–ใ‚ใ„)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท flรฉau

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ azote

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท felaket

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์žฌ์•™ (jaeang)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุขูุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mor

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pohroma

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็พ้šพ (zฤinร n)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ nadloga

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hรถrmung

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะตัะตะป

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒคแƒ แƒ—แƒฎแƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bala

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ flagelo

Etymology

The word 'scourge' originates from the Old French word 'escorge', which in turn comes from the Latin 'excoriare' meaning 'to flay'. The term was historically associated with a whip used for punishment or torture, highlighting its link to suffering and affliction.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,756, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.