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scourge
noun
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Definition of scourge:

scourge (noun):
whip
one used to inflict pain or punishment
a person who or thing that causes affliction or suffering
a whip used to inflict punishment (often used for pedantic humor).

Synonyms for scourge:

cursethreatplagueterrorswitchwhipcanebattormentaffliction
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Antonyms for scourge:

joysuccessblesspeacesolutionbonusrewardcalmvirtuemerit
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