Scourge Definition & Meaning

scourge
noun
  1. a whip used to inflict punishment (often used for pedantic humor)
  2. something causing misery or death; "the bane of my life"
  3. a person who inspires fear or dread; "he was the terror of the neighborhood"
verb
  1. punish severely; excoriate
  2. whip; "The religious fanatics flagellated themselves"
  3. cause extensive destruction or ruin utterly; "The enemy lay waste to the countryside after the invasion"

"Scourge" in song lyrics

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  • "Instead we'll choose to turn and purge this vile scourge"
    The Herd — National Holiday

Usage tips for "scourge"

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