scourge in Italian

scourge in Italian is scuriada, scuriata, flagello — scourge means a whip, especially one with several lashes, historically used to punish or torture.

scourge in Italian

scuriada

noun

(weaponry, chiefly, historical) A whip, often made of leather and having multiple tails; a lash.

scuriata

noun

(weaponry, chiefly, historical) A whip, often made of leather and having multiple tails; a lash.

flagello

noun

A source of persistent (and often widespread) pain and suffering or trouble, such as a cruel ruler, disease, pestilence, or war.

piaga

noun

A source of persistent (and often widespread) pain and suffering or trouble, such as a cruel ruler, disease, pestilence, or war.

What does "scourge" mean?

noun A whip, especially one with several lashes, historically used to punish or torture.
"Prisoners were beaten with a scourge in medieval times."
noun A person or thing that causes widespread suffering.
"Malaria remains a scourge in many tropical regions."
verb To cause great and lasting suffering to; to afflict severely.
"Drought has scourged the region for three years running."

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Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

scourge in a sentence

Prisoners were beaten with a scourge in medieval times.
Malaria remains a scourge in many tropical regions.
The tyrant was a scourge on his own people.
Drought has scourged the region for three years running.

Similar words in Italian

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Common Italian translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "scourge" in Italian?

"scourge" in Italian is scuriada, scuriata, flagello. scourge means: A whip, especially one with several lashes, historically used to punish or torture.

How do you use "scourge" in a sentence?

Example: "Prisoners were beaten with a scourge in medieval times." In Italian, "scourge" is scuriada, scuriata, flagello.

Are there other ways to say "scourge" in Italian?

Yes — Italian has 4 translations listed for "scourge": scuriada, scuriata, flagello, piaga.

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