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scourging
UK
/ˈskɜːdʒɪŋ/
US
/ˈskɝːdʒɪŋ/
scourgings
pl
Translations
The criminal was sentenced to scourging as a punishment.
Преступник был приговорен к порке в качестве наказания.
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
Definitions
The scourging rain battered the old hut throughout the night.
scourging
Gerund
scourged
Past Simple
scourged
Past Participle
scourging
Gerund
UK
/skɜːdʒ/
US
/skɝːdʒ/
Translations
The tyrant would scourge the prisoners for any disobedience.
Тиран бичевал заключенных за любое неповиновение.
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.