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SCOURGED

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Scourged.

Scourged - as a noun

A whip used to inflict punishment

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
flagellum15

Something causing misery or death

Example: "The bane of my life"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bane6curse7nemesis9

A person who inspires fear or dread

Example: "He was the terror of the neighborhood"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
terror6threat9

Scourged - as a verb

Punish severely; excoriate

Whip

Example: "The religious fanatics flagellated themselves"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
flagellate14

Cause extensive destruction or ruin utterly

Example: "The enemy lay waste to the countryside after the invasion"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
desolate9devastate13lay waste toravage10waste8
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
destroy11ruin4
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The town was scourged by a disastrous fire."
"The waves scourged the rocky shore during the storm."
"The dictator's regime scourged the population with constant surveillance."
"The disease scourged the village, leaving many dead."
"The insects scourged the crops, causing significant damage."
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Word Game Points

Is SCOURGED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, scourged is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SCOURGED has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is SCOURGED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, scourged is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SCOURGED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is SCOURGED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, scourged is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SCOURGED has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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