scourging

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of inflicting severe pain or injury on someone or something, typically as a form of punishment or torture.

  - "The Romans were known for their cruel scourging methods."
  - "Jesus was scourged before His crucifixion."

• Verb

  To clean or purify something thoroughly, often using a harsh or abrasive method.

  - "The carpet was scourged to remove deep stains."
  - "The dishes were scourged before being put away."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with scourging
boring , warning , morning , urning , urning

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Variants

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scourge , scourged , scourger , scourgers , scourges , scourging

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Etymology

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From the Old French word 'escorger', meaning 'to scrape' or 'to strip'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'scourge' is also used as a collective noun to refer to a series of calamities or misfortunes.

2. In the Bible, the Ten Plagues of Egypt are sometimes referred to as the 'scourges' of God.

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Related Concepts

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1. Flagellation: A specific form of scourging that involves using a whip or other implement to inflict severe lashes.

2. Masochism: A psychological condition characterized by the derivation of pleasure from pain or suffering.

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Culture

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Scourging has been used extensively in religious and historical contexts, particularly in the depiction of the Passion of Christ. It is also a common metaphor for suffering or hardship.

How to Memorize "scourging"

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2. associate
   

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic device by remembering the word 'scourging' as 'Severe Cleaning Of Unwanted Grit'.

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