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scourge

noun/verb

/skɜːrdʒ/

Meaning

A source of great pain or punishment; to whip or inflict suffering on someone.

Disease and poverty remain a scourge in many regions.

scourge of society

plague, curse, affliction, torment, punishment

blessing, benefit, comfort

the scourge of, scourge society, scourge war, scourge poverty

the edge of a piece of cloth that is folded and sewn; to fold and sew the edge of cloth

An opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information; to form an opinion or suppos...

a person who complains a lot or to complain in a grumpy way

a written document granting rights or privileges; to hire a vehicle or vessel for temporary use

An expression of disapproval or disappointment; to criticize someone for doing wrong.

a respectful bow made by women by bending the knees with one foot in front of the other