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bane vs scourge

scourge vs bane

bane and scourge both are nouns.

bane is not a verb while scourge is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
bane Yes No No No
scourge Yes No Yes No
As nouns, bane and scourge are synonyms defined as:
  • bane and scourge: something causing misery or death
Other synonyms of bane include curse, nemesis.
bane (noun) scourge (noun)
something causing misery or death a whip used to inflict punishment
a person who inspires fear or dread
something causing misery or death
bane (verb) scourge (verb)
cause extensive destruction or ruin utterly
whip
punish severely; excoriate
Difference between bane and scourge

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