scourger

Meanings

• Noun

  A person or thing that inflicts harm or punishment, especially regularly or mercilessly.

  - "The scourger of the peasants was a cruel nobleman."
  - "The scourge of poverty is lack of education."

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Variants

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scourge , scourged , scourger , scourgers , scourges , scourging

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Etymology

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Middle English: from Old French escourge, from es- 'out' + courger 'to beat, punish'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'scourge of God' was used to describe both Joan of Arc and Saint Catherine of Siena.

2. In the Bible, the term 'scourge' is used to describe the plagues that God sent upon Egypt to free the Israelites.

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Related Concepts

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1. Scourge: Can also refer to a whip or other instrument used for punishment or discipline.

2. Scourge of God: A title given to various religious figures who were believed to bring divine punishment upon those who opposed them.

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Culture

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In literature, 'scourger' is often used metaphorically to describe someone or something that inflicts pain or punishment. It can also be used to describe a harsh environment or situation.

How to Memorize "scourger"

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   - Visualize a person or thing causing harm or punishment, like a cruel master or a harsh weather condition.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of punishment or harm.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word by associating it with the phrase 'Someone who causes harm or punishment'.

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