How do you pronounce scourge?

scourge is pronounced as /skɜːrdʒ/.

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scourge

⚡scourge

noun/verb

/skɜːrdʒ/

scour scowl

Meaning

A source of great pain or punishment; to whip or inflict suffering on someone.

Example Sentences

Disease and poverty remain a scourge in many regions.

Example Expressions

scourge of society

Synonyms

plague, curse, affliction, torment, punishment

Antonyms

blessing, benefit, comfort

Collocations

the scourge of, scourge society, scourge war, scourge poverty

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