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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:

affliction
bane
bat
baton
birch
cane
crop
curse
flagellum
flogger
infliction
knout
lash
misfortune
nemesis
pest
plague
strap
switch
terror
threat
torment
visitation
whip

Antonyms for scourge:

ability
advantage
agreement
aid
asset
assistance
benediction
benefaction
benefit
benison
bless
blessing
bonanza
bonus
boon
bounty
breakthrough
building
calm
certainty
cheer
cleanliness
comfort
consolation
construction
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