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Scourge
01
açoite, flagelo
a type of whip or lash that is often used to punish or torture individuals
Exemplos
During the Inquisition, heretics were often subjected to the brutal torture of the scourge as punishment for their beliefs.
Durante a Inquisição, os hereges eram frequentemente submetidos à tortura brutal do açoite como punição por suas crenças.
02
flagelo, praga
a person who brings widespread suffering or devastation
Exemplos
The tyrannical monarch was seen as a scourge by the people, imposing harsh laws and punishing dissent with brutality.
O monarca tirânico era visto como um flagelo pelo povo, impondo leis duras e punindo a dissidência com brutalidade.
03
flagelo, praga
a cause of widespread suffering or affliction
Exemplos
Tsunamis are a natural scourge for coastal populations, causing immense destruction with their powerful waves.
Os tsunamis são um flagelo natural para as populações costeiras, causando imensa destruição com suas ondas poderosas.
to scourge
01
assolar, devastar
to cause widespread destruction or devastation, often resulting in complete ruin
Exemplos
Poverty continues to scourge communities, affecting generations of families.
A pobreza continua a assolar as comunidades, afetando gerações de famílias.
02
to strike with a whip or similar instrument
Exemplos
The movie depicted knights being scourged for disobedience.
03
to afflict or criticize harshly
Exemplos
The teacher scourged the students verbally for cheating.
