scourge : अर्थ और परिभाषाएं

A source of widespread dreadful affliction and devastation such as that caused by pestilence or war.

A means of inflicting severe suffering, vengeance, or punishment.

A whip used to inflict punishment.

To afflict with severe or widespread suffering and devastation; ravage.

To chastise severely; excoriate.

To flog.