scourge
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Noun — A whip, especially one with several lashes, historically used to punish or torture.
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How to use scourge
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Etymology
From Old French forms tracing back to Latin excoriare, \"to strip the skin off,\" the same root that gives us excoriate.
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What does “scourge” mean?
The word “scourge” means a whip, especially one with several lashes, historically used to punish or torture. In plain terms, either a whip used for punishment, or — more commonly today — something that causes ongoing widespread harm, like a disease or war.
How do you pronounce “scourge”?
“Scourge” is pronounced skurj (/skɜɹd͡ʒ/ in IPA).
How do you use “scourge” in a sentence?
Here is “scourge” used in a sentence: “Prisoners were beaten with a scourge in medieval times.”
What part of speech is “scourge”?
Depending on how it is used, “scourge” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “scourge” come from?
The word “scourge” comes from Latin. From Old French forms tracing back to Latin excoriare, \"to strip the skin off,\" the same root that gives us excoriate.
Is “scourge” a common word?
“Scourge” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “scourge” have?
“Scourge” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a whip, especially one with several lashes, historically used to punish or torture.