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flagello — meaning in English

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English meaning

bane noun A person or thing that causes constant trouble or ruin.
scourge noun A whip, especially one with several lashes, historically used to punish or torture.

Senses

flagello is used for these senses in English:

bane (countable) A cause of misery or ruin.
scourge A source of persistent (and often widespread) pain and suffering or trouble, such as a cruel ruler, disease, pestilence, or war.

scourge — full definition

noun A whip, especially one with several lashes, historically used to punish or torture.
noun A person or thing that causes widespread suffering.
verb To cause great and lasting suffering to; to afflict severely.

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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”.

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”.

Related Italian words

rovina disgrazia piaga sventura scuriada scuriata