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scourge

UK
/skɜːdʒ/
US
/skɜrdʒ/

Translations

scourgenoun
scourges
pl
UK
/skɜːdʒ/
US
/skɜrdʒ/
The plague was a scourge that devastated Europe in the Middle Ages.
Чума была бичом, опустошившим Европу в Средние века.
The dictator's regime was a scourge on the country's freedom.
Режим диктатора был карой для свободы страны.
Additional translations
бедствие
наказание
бичевание
Synonyms
pestilence
torment
scourging
bane
curse
affliction
plague
scourgeverb
scourged
Past Simple
scourged
Past Participle
scourging
Gerund
UK
/skɜːdʒ/
US
/skɝːdʒ/
The tyrant would scourge the prisoners for any disobedience.
Тиран бичевал заключенных за любое неповиновение.
Additional translations
избивать
наказывать
Synonyms
harass
bother
curse
afflict
punish
torment

Definitions

scourgenoun
A whip used as an instrument of punishment.
The prisoner was punished with a scourge for his disobedience.
A person or thing that causes great trouble or suffering.
The disease was a scourge that devastated the population.
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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