Synonyms for

Scourge

Verb / skɜ:dʒ / Another word for scourge — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a person or thing that causes great trouble or suffering

Synonyms & similar words

laywasteto bane desolate waste flagellum terror curse flagellate devastate threat nemesis ravage affliction curse plague torment pestilence misfortune calamity afflict ravage devastate ruin wreck destroy harm injure hurt damage maim impair weaken

Example sentences

  1. The mosquito is a scourge that spreads disease.
  2. War is a scourge on humanity.
  3. Poverty is a scourge that affects millions of people around the world.
  4. Addiction can be a scourge that ruins lives.
  5. Corruption is a scourge that undermines democracy.

Quotes

  • The scourge of life, and death's extreme disgrace, the smoke of hell, that monster called Pain. - Virgil
  • War is the ultimate scourge of humanity, and it can only be prevented through the efforts of peace. - Ralph Bunche
  • There is no scourge more deadly, no weapon more effective, than the mistrust and hatred of one's fellow men. - Frank Herbert

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