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Scourge
01
flagello, frusta
a type of whip or lash that is often used to punish or torture individuals
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In ancient times, the Roman soldiers used a scourge to punish disobedient slaves.
Nell'antichità, i soldati romani usavano una frusta per punire gli schiavi disobbedienti.
The medieval executioner wielded a scourge to administer lashes as a form of punishment.
Il boia medievale brandiva una frusta per somministrare frustate come forma di punizione.
02
flagello, piaga
a person who brings widespread suffering or devastation
Esempi
Throughout history, dictators have often been regarded as scourges, responsible for immense human suffering and oppression.
Nel corso della storia, i dittatori sono stati spesso considerati flagelli, responsabili di immense sofferenze umane e oppressione.
The ruthless warlord was known as a scourge, terrorizing villages and leaving destruction in his wake.
Il signore della guerra spietato era conosciuto come un flagello, terrorizzando i villaggi e lasciando distruzione al suo passaggio.
03
flagello, piaga
a cause of widespread suffering or affliction
Esempi
The pandemic emerged as a global scourge, affecting millions of lives and overwhelming healthcare systems.
La pandemia è emersa come un flagello globale, colpendo milioni di vite e sovraccaricando i sistemi sanitari.
Earthquakes have been a historical scourge for communities located along tectonic plate boundaries.
I terremoti sono stati un flagello storico per le comunità situate lungo i confini delle placche tettoniche.
to scourge
01
flagellare, devastare
to cause widespread destruction or devastation, often resulting in complete ruin
Esempi
The hurricane scourged the coastal town, leaving behind a trail of destruction.
L'uragano ha devastato la città costiera, lasciando dietro di sé una scia di distruzione.
War has scourged the region for years, leaving its infrastructure in ruins.
La guerra ha devastato la regione per anni, lasciando le sue infrastrutture in rovina.
02
to strike with a whip or similar instrument
Esempi
The captives were scourged as a warning to others.
He was scourged for breaking the rules of the monastery.
03
to afflict or criticize harshly
Esempi
Corruption scourged the city, leaving citizens frustrated.
The critic scourged the author for the poorly written novel.
