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scourge

The word “scourge” has 1 syllable: scourge

It's pronounced as /skɜːrdʒ/

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In the thesaurus, “scourge” has 168 synonyms and 42 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for scourge along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for scourge

Antonyms for scourge

Meanings of scourge

  • noun
    1. A source of persistent trouble such as pestilence that causes pain and suffering or widespread destruction.
    2. A means to inflict such pain or destruction.
    3. A whip, often of leather.
  • verb
    1. To strike with a scourge; to flog.

Example Sentences

  • Disease was the greatest scourge of the ancient world.
  • The dictator became a scourge to his own people.
  • Poverty remains a persistent scourge in many regions.
  • The new policy aims to end the scourge of corruption.
  • War has long been a scourge on human civilization.

On this page you'll find 210 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to scourge, such as: advantage, affliction, aid, annihilate, armor, assistance, avenger.

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