MeanOF

scourge

- noun (n)

Meaning: plague, torment

Synonyms: affliction bane correction curse infliction misfortune penalty pest pestilence punishment terror visitation
Antonyms: advantage benefit blessing boon delight happiness
- verb (v)

Meaning: beat, punish, often physically

Synonyms: afflict belt cane castigate chastise curse discipline excoriate flail flog harass hit horsewhip lambaste lash penalize plague scathe scorch tan terrorize thrash torment trounce wallop whale whip
Antonyms: guard protect

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