scourged
nounHow many syllables in scourged?
There are 2 syllables in the word scourged.How to pronounce scourged:
Definition of scourged:
- scourged (noun):
- whip
- one used to inflict pain or punishment
- a person who or thing that causes affliction or suffering
Synonyms for scourged:
despoiled
destroyed
devastated
plundered
ravaged
ruined
Antonyms for scourged:
aided
assisted
blessed
blest
comforted
complimented
failed
forgave
forgiven
guarded
helped
holp
holpen
lauded
lost
pleased
praised
protected
surrendered
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- abysm
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- stoutest
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- redif
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- putout
- photo
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- muffling
- hotchpot
- flautist
- deterred
- clearest
- timid
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- pillage
- medics
- haggled
- bedpost
- wished-for
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- facial
- briskers
- beetroot
- attempts
- lantern
- laden
- denser
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- bloodred
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- tail end
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