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scourging
UK
/ˈskɜːdʒɪŋ/
US
/ˈskɝːdʒɪŋ/
Translations
scourgings
pl
The criminal was sentenced to scourging as a punishment.
Преступник был приговорен к порке в качестве наказания.
Additional translations
UK
/ˈskɜː.dʒɪŋ/
US
/ˈskɝː.dʒɪŋ/
Used attributively, e.g. “scourging winds”, describing something that inflicts scourge or severe punishment
Definitions
The scourging of the prisoner was a brutal and inhumane act.
The drought was seen as a scourging that devastated the entire region.
The scourging rain battered the old hut throughout the night.
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.