Definitions
There are 6 meanings of the word
Scourges.
Scourges - as a noun
Scourges - as a verb
Punish severely; excoriate
Cause extensive destruction or ruin utterly
Example: "The enemy lay waste to the countryside after the invasion"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
desolate9devastate13lay waste toravage10waste8Hypernyms (Closely Related)
destroy11ruin4Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"Disease outbreaks are often considered scourges to public health."
"Poverty and famine are two of the biggest scourges facing developing nations."
"The scourges winds whipped through the town, causing destruction."
"His scourges remarks left everyone feeling hurt and embarrassed."
"The scourges storm left a trail of devastation in its wake."
Word Game Points
Is SCOURGES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, scourges is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SCOURGES has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.
Is SCOURGES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, scourges is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSCOURGES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.
Is SCOURGES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, scourges is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSCOURGES has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.
