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scourging

UK
/ˈskɜːdʒɪŋ/
US
/ˈskɝːdʒɪŋ/

Translations

scourgingnoun
scourgings
pl
The scourging of the prisoner was a brutal and inhumane act.
La flagellation du prisonnier était un acte brutal et inhumain.
Additional translations
supplicePour une souffrance ou une punition très sévère.
Synonyms
flogging
punishment
whipping
castigation
chastisement
scourginggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈskɜː.dʒɪŋ/
US
/ˈskɝː.dʒɪŋ/
Used attributively, e.g. “scourging winds”, describing something that inflicts scourge or severe punishment
fouettantSe dit notamment d’un vent, d’une pluie ou d’une douleur violente qui cingle.
The scourging rain battered the old hut throughout the night.
La pluie fouettante a battu la vieille cabane toute la nuit.
scourgeverb

scourging

Gerund

scourged
Past Simple
scourged
Past Participle
scourging
Gerund
UK
/skɜːdʒ/
US
/skɝːdʒ/
fouetterSens concret : frapper avec un fouet, notamment comme punition.
The tyrant would scourge the prisoners to instill fear and maintain control.
Le tyran fouettait les prisonniers pour inspirer la peur et maintenir le contrôle.
ravagerSens figuré : causer de graves souffrances ou des ravages.
The disease continued to scourge the population, leaving many in despair.
La maladie continuait de ravager la population, laissant beaucoup de personnes dans le désespoir.
Additional translations
accablerDans un registre soutenu : critiquer sévèrement.
Synonyms
punish
bother
afflict
torment
harass
curse

Definitions

scourgingnoun
The act of whipping or lashing as a form of punishment.
The scourging of the prisoner was a brutal and inhumane act.
A severe affliction or punishment.
The drought was seen as a scourging that devastated the entire region.
scourginggerund / present participle
Inflicting scourge or severe punishment; whipping or lashing.
The scourging rain battered the old hut throughout the night.
scourgeverb
To whip or lash, especially as a form of punishment.
The tyrant would scourge the prisoners to instill fear and maintain control.
To cause great suffering or devastation.
The disease continued to scourge the population, leaving many in despair.
To subject to severe criticism or verbal chastisement.
The administration was scourged by journalists for its slow response to the disaster.
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