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scourge
(sk/[@]/r/dZ/ )

noun (n)

  • a whip used to inflict punishment (often used for pedantic humor)(noun.artifact)
    Synonym:
    flagellum
    source: wordnet30
  • something causing misery or death(noun.state)
    Synonym:
    bane, curse, nemesis
    source: wordnet30
  • a person who inspires fear or dread(noun.person)
    Synonym:
    terror, threat
    source: wordnet30
  • A lash; a strap or cord; especially, a lash used to inflict pain or punishment; an instrument of punishment or discipline; a whip.(noun)
    source: webster1913

verb (v)

  • punish severely; excoriate(verb.social)
    source: wordnet30
  • whip(verb.contact)
    Synonym:
    flagellate
    source: wordnet30
  • cause extensive destruction or ruin utterly(verb.change)
    Synonym:
    desolate, devastate, lay waste to, ravage, waste
    source: wordnet30
  • To whip severely; to lash.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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