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Scourge
01
bici, flagel
a type of whip or lash that is often used to punish or torture individuals
Exemple
In ancient times, the Roman soldiers used a scourge to punish disobedient slaves.
În antichitate, soldații romani foloseau un bici pentru a pedepsi sclavii neascultători.
The medieval executioner wielded a scourge to administer lashes as a form of punishment.
Călăul medieval mânuia un bici pentru a administra lovituri ca formă de pedeapsă.
02
flagel, plagă
a person who brings widespread suffering or devastation
Exemple
Throughout history, dictators have often been regarded as scourges, responsible for immense human suffering and oppression.
De-a lungul istoriei, dictatorii au fost adesea considerați flageluri, responsabili de suferințe umane imense și opresiune.
The ruthless warlord was known as a scourge, terrorizing villages and leaving destruction in his wake.
Liderul de război nemilos era cunoscut ca un flagel, terorizând satele și lăsând distrugere în urma lui.
03
flagel, plagă
a cause of widespread suffering or affliction
Exemple
The pandemic emerged as a global scourge, affecting millions of lives and overwhelming healthcare systems.
Pandemia a apărut ca un flagel global, afectând milioane de vieți și copleșind sistemele de sănătate.
Earthquakes have been a historical scourge for communities located along tectonic plate boundaries.
Cutremurele au fost un flagel istoric pentru comunitățile situate de-a lungul limitelor plăcilor tectonice.
to scourge
01
devasta, pustii
to cause widespread destruction or devastation, often resulting in complete ruin
Exemple
The hurricane scourged the coastal town, leaving behind a trail of destruction.
Uraganul a devastat orașul de coastă, lăsând în urmă un șir de distrugere.
War has scourged the region for years, leaving its infrastructure in ruins.
Războiul a bântuit regiunea timp de ani, lăsând infrastructura sa în ruină.
02
to strike with a whip or similar instrument
Exemple
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
Exemple
Corruption scourged the city, leaving citizens frustrated.
The critic scourged the author for the poorly written novel.
