Scourge
/skˈɜrdʒ/
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Definition
(noun) A whip, often made of leather and having multiple tails; a lash.
Sentence Examples
Empowered, informed citizens are the scourge of any tyrant.
Algeria should eradicate the terrorism scourge.
CEFR Practice Quiz
Malaria was once the ____ of tropical regions, killing millions before effective treatments emerged.