Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
scourge
noun
/skɜrdʒ/
Definition
A whip used for punishment or to inflict pain.
Examples
- The scourge of war has devastating effects on communities.
- He was seen as a scourge to those who broke the law.
- Poverty is a scourge that affects millions of people globally.
Meaning
A scourge can refer to a person or thing that causes great trouble or suffering. It can also denote a tool or device that punishes or tortures.
Synonyms
- plague
- bane
- curse
- pestilence
- affliction
