Scourge — synonyms, definition

1. scourge (Noun)

Nemesis affliction bane blast calamity cord correction crop desolation distress epidemic flagellum flogging hardship infectious infliction lash misadventure misery nuisance • • •

scourge (Noun) — A whip used to inflict punishment (often used for pedantic humour).

scourge (Noun) — Something causing misery or death. ex. "the scourge of my life"

scourge (Noun) — A person who inspires fear or dread. ex. "he was the scourge of the neighbourhood"

affliction individual mortal person somebody someone soul whip

2. scourge (Verb)

admonish annoy beat blister castigate chasten chastise chide correct curse desolate destroy devastate doom drub excoriate flagellate flay flog hit • • •

scourge (Verb) — Punish severely; excoriate.

scourge (Verb) — Whip. ex. "The religious fanatics scourged themselves"

scourge (Verb) — Cause extensive destruction or ruin utterly.

destroy flog lash lather penalise penalize punish ruin sanction slash spifflicate spiflicate strap trounce welt whale whip ruin