What is "scourge" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "scourge": a whip used to inflict punishment (often used for pedantic humor)

Noun

Meaning of "scourge": punish severely; excoriate

Verb

Meaning of "scourge": something causing misery or death

Noun

Meaning of "scourge": whip

Verb

Meaning of "scourge": a person who inspires fear or dread

Noun

Meaning of "scourge": cause extensive destruction or ruin utterly

Verb

Synonyms:

terror, curse, pest, penalty, misfortune, pestilence, infliction, visitation, correction, bane, affliction, punishment, cane, afflict, scathe, excoriate, torment, castigate, tan, whip, belt, penalize, curse, trounce, lambaste, discipline, hit, lash, plague, wallop, whale, flail, terrorize, chastise, harass, thrash, flog, scorch, horsewhip,

Antonyms:

reward, advantage, boon, delight, happiness, benefit, blessing, aid, comfort, compliment, laud, praise, surrender, forgive, assist, guard, protect, help, please, lose, fail,