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SCOURGING

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Scourging.

Scourging - as a noun

A whip used to inflict punishment

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
flagellum

Something causing misery or death

Example: "The bane of my life"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
banecursenemesis

A person who inspires fear or dread

Example: "He was the terror of the neighborhood"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
terrorthreat

Scourging - as a verb

Punish severely; excoriate

Whip

Example: "The religious fanatics flagellated themselves"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
flagellate

Cause extensive destruction or ruin utterly

Example: "The enemy lay waste to the countryside after the invasion"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
desolatedevastatelay waste toravagewaste
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
destroyruin
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The scourging of Jesus is depicted in many religious paintings."
"The scourging of prisoners was a common punishment in ancient times."
"His back was covered in wounds from the scourging he received."
"The scourging left deep scars on her skin."
"Historians believe that scourging was a brutal form of punishment."
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Word Game Points

Is SCOURGING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, scourging is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SCOURGING has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is SCOURGING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, scourging is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SCOURGING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is SCOURGING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, scourging is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SCOURGING has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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