scourge - Meaning in Gujarati

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scourge - Meaning in Gujarati

scourge Word Forms & Inflections

Definitions and Meaning of scourge in English

scourge noun

1. a whip used to inflict punishment (often used for pedantic humor)

   Synonyms

   flagellum

2. a person who inspires fear or dread

   Synonyms

   terror, threat

   Example

   • "he was the terror of the neighborhood"
3. something causing misery or death

   Synonyms

   bane, curse, nemesis, nemesis

   Example

   • "the bane of my life"

scourge verb

1. cause extensive destruction or ruin utterly

   Synonyms

   desolate, devastate, lay waste to, ravage, waste

   Example

   • "The enemy lay waste to the countryside after the invasion"
2. whip

   Synonyms

   flagellate

   Example

   • "The religious fanatics flagellated themselves"
3. punish severely; excoriate

Synonyms of scourge

• flagellum
• terror, threat
• bane, curse, nemesis
• desolate, devastate, lay waste to, ravage, waste
• flagellate

Description

A scourge is a whip or lash, especially a multi-thong type, used to inflict severe corporal punishment or self-mortification. It is usually made of leather.

Also see "Scourge" on Wikipedia

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