#1 scourge n. [flagellum] a whip used to inflict punishment (often used for pedantic humor). wn
#2 scourge v. punish severely; excoriate. wn
#3 scourge n. [bane, curse, nemesis] something causing misery or death; "the bane of my life". wn
#4 scourge v. [flagellate] whip; "The religious fanatics flagellated themselves". wn
#5 scourge n. [terror, threat] a person who inspires fear or dread; "he was the terror of the neighborhood". wn
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