Rechercher
Scourge
01
fouet
a type of whip or lash that is often used to punish or torture individuals
Example
The cruel overseer inflicted severe beatings with a scourge on the enslaved workers.
The medieval executioner wielded a scourge to administer lashes as a form of punishment.
In ancient times, the Roman soldiers used a scourge to punish disobedient slaves.
02
fléau
a person who brings widespread suffering or devastation
Example
Throughout history, dictators have often been regarded as scourges, responsible for immense human suffering and oppression.
The corrupt politician was viewed as a scourge, exploiting their power for personal gain and harming the well-being of their constituents.
The tyrannical monarch was seen as a scourge by the people, imposing harsh laws and punishing dissent with brutality.
03
fléau, malédiction
a cause of widespread suffering or affliction
Example
The scourge of hurricanes poses a constant threat to coastal regions, causing extensive damage and displacement.
Earthquakes have been a historical scourge for communities located along tectonic plate boundaries.
The pandemic emerged as a global scourge, affecting millions of lives and overwhelming healthcare systems.
to scourge
01
ravager, dévaster
to cause widespread destruction or devastation, often resulting in complete ruin
Example
The hurricane scourged the coastal town, leaving behind a trail of destruction.
The invasive species scourged the local ecosystem, endangering native wildlife.
The pandemic has scourged the global economy, causing widespread unemployment.
02
flageller, fouetter
whip
03
punir sévèrement, flétrir
punish severely; excoriate
Exemple
The cruel overseer inflicted severe beatings with a scourge on the enslaved workers.
The medieval executioner wielded a scourge to administer lashes as a form of punishment.
In ancient times, the Roman soldiers used a scourge to punish disobedient slaves.
During the Inquisition, heretics were often subjected to the brutal torture of the scourge as punishment for their beliefs.
The dictator's regime employed the use of a scourge to intimidate and control dissenters.
