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scourging
UK
/ˈskɜːdʒɪŋ/
US
/ˈskɝːdʒɪŋ/
scourgings
pl
Translations
The scourging of the prisoner was a brutal and inhumane act.
La flagellation du prisonnier était un acte brutal et inhumain.
Additional translations
Definitions
The scourging of the prisoner was a brutal and inhumane act.
The drought was seen as a scourging that devastated the entire region.
UK
/ˈskɜː.dʒɪŋ/
US
/ˈskɝː.dʒɪŋ/
Used attributively, e.g. “scourging winds”, describing something that inflicts scourge or severe punishment
Translations
The scourging rain battered the old hut throughout the night.
La pluie fouettante a battu la vieille cabane toute la nuit.
Definitions
The scourging rain battered the old hut throughout the night.
scourging
ing-form
scourged
Past Simple
scourged
Past Participle
scourging
ing-form
UK
/skɜːdʒ/
US
/skɝːdʒ/
Translations
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.
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
Definitions
The tyrant would scourge the prisoners to instill fear and maintain control.
The disease continued to scourge the population, leaving many in despair.
The administration was scourged by journalists for its slow response to the disaster.
Definitions
The prisoner was punished with a scourge for his disobedience.
The disease was a scourge that devastated the population.