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scourge

The correct spelling is scourge.

How to pronounce scourge

/skɜːdʒ/
noun

IPA: /skɜːdʒ/

Say it like: Sco-wrj-e

The correct spelling is scourge. A source of persistent trouble such as pestilence that causes pain and suffering or widespread destruction. For example: "Graffiti is the scourge of building owners everywhere."

Usage Examples

Graffiti is the scourge of building owners everywhere.

He flogged him with a scourge.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A source of persistent trouble such as pestilence that causes pain and suffering or widespread destruction.
  2. 2.A means to inflict such pain or destruction.
  3. 3.A whip, often of leather.

verb

  1. 1.To strike with a scourge; to flog.

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