μάστιγα — meaning in English
mastiga
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Senses
μάστιγα is used for these senses in English:
- pest (now, _, rare) A pestilence, i.e. a deadly epidemic, a deadly plague.
- plague A widespread affliction, calamity, or destructive influx, especially when seen as divine retribution.
- scourge A source of persistent (and often widespread) pain and suffering or trouble, such as a cruel ruler, disease, pestilence, or war.
pest — full definition
- noun An insect or animal that damages crops, spreads disease, or is otherwise harmful.
- noun An annoying person, especially one who keeps bothering others.
plague — full definition
- noun A deadly, fast-spreading disease, especially historically the bubonic plague.
- noun A widespread, serious problem or nuisance.
- verb To trouble or afflict someone persistently.
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