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Scourge
01
gissel, piska
a type of whip or lash that is often used to punish or torture individuals
Exempel
The cruel overseer inflicted severe beatings with a scourge on the enslaved workers.
Den grymme förman utdelade svÄra slag med en gissel pÄ de förslavade arbetarna.
02
plÄga, gissel
a person who brings widespread suffering or devastation
Exempel
The corrupt politician was viewed as a scourge, exploiting their power for personal gain and harming the well-being of their constituents.
Den korrupta politikern betraktades som en plÄga, som utnyttjade sin makt för personlig vinning och skadade sina vÀljares vÀlbefinnande.
03
plÄga, gissel
a cause of widespread suffering or affliction
Exempel
Famine has been a recurring scourge in regions with persistent food insecurity and agricultural challenges.
Hungersnöd har varit en Äterkommande plÄga i regioner med bestÄende livsmedelsosÀkerhet och jordbruksutmaningar.
to scourge
01
hÀrja, fördÀrva
to cause widespread destruction or devastation, often resulting in complete ruin
Exempel
The invasive species scourged the local ecosystem, endangering native wildlife.
Den invasiva arten hÀrjade i det lokala ekosystemet och hotade den inhemska viltfaunan.
02
to strike with a whip or similar instrument
Exempel
The villain scourged the prisoners in the dungeon.
03
to afflict or criticize harshly
Exempel
Famine scourged the region during the drought.
