Scourge ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Scourge ( noun )

A source of severe affliction, punishment, or destruction; a cause of widespread or persistent suffering.

Origin:

From the old french word "escorge" meaning "whip".

Examples:

1. War is a scourge on humanity.
2. Poverty is a scourge that affects many countries.
3. Disease is a scourge that has affected humanity for centuries.
4. He was considered a scourge by his enemies.
5. She called it a scourge on society.

(As a verb)

Scourge ( verb )

A source of severe affliction, punishment, or destruction; a cause of widespread or persistent suffering.

Origin:

From the old french word "escorge" meaning "whip".

Examples:

1. War is a scourge on humanity.
2. Poverty is a scourge that affects many countries.
3. Disease is a scourge that has affected humanity for centuries.
4. He was considered a scourge by his enemies.
5. She called it a scourge on society.