Pronunciation: /skɜːrdʒ/
noun a person or thing that causes great trouble or suffering
A1 The flu was a scourge on the small village, making many people sick.
A2 In the past, famine was a scourge that affected many countries around the world.
B1 Drug addiction is a scourge that has devastating effects on individuals and communities.
B2 Corruption is seen as a scourge that hinders economic development in many countries.
C1 The scourge of human trafficking continues to be a major concern for international organizations.
C2 The government implemented strict measures to combat the scourge of terrorism in the country.
verb to cause great suffering or harm
A1 The mosquito is a scourge in tropical countries.
A2 The invasive species has started to scourge the local wildlife.
B1 The economic crisis continues to scourge the country's population.
B2 The war has scourged the region for years, leaving devastation in its wake.
C1 The corrupt government officials have scourged the country with their greed.
C2 The dictator's reign of terror scourged the nation for decades before finally being overthrown.
formal The scourge of poverty continues to affect millions around the world.
informal The flu season is always a scourge on our office.
slang That new policy is a real scourge on our fun.
figurative Gossip can be a scourge that spreads quickly and causes harm.
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