scourge synonyms

scourge

n.

  1. A whip

    strap, cord, stick, switch; see whip.

  2. Punishment

    correction, penalty, infliction; see punishment.

scourge

v.

  1. To whip

    flog, hit, thrash; see beat 2.

  2. To punish

    chastise, castigate, penalize; see punish.

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