Word Meaning

Meaning of scourges

- A lash; a strap or cord; especially, a lash used to inflict pain or punishment; an instrument of punishment or discipline; a whip.
- Hence, a means of inflicting punishment, vengeance, or suffering; an infliction of affliction; a punishment.
- To whip severely; to lash.
- To punish with severity; to chastise; to afflict, as for sins or faults, and with the purpose of correction.
- To harass or afflict severely.

Crossword clue for scourges

- Affliction
- Blight noticed in various courgettes
- Calamity
- Cause of great trouble or suffering
- One causing affliction or suffering
- One who harasses or punishes
- Punishment
- Severe affliction
- Succeeded with valour to banish a destructive force
- UNESCO urges containment of plague
- Whip or lash
- Whip, flog
- Afflictions