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destroy vs scourge

scourge vs destroy

destroy is not a noun while scourge is a noun.

destroy and scourge both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
destroy No No Yes No
scourge Yes No Yes No
As verbs, scourge is a hyponym of destroy; that is, scourge is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than destroy:
  • destroy: destroy completely; damage irreparably
  • scourge: cause extensive destruction or ruin utterly
Other hyponyms of destroy include burn, burn down, fire, desolate, devastate, lay waste to, ravage, waste, harry, ravage, break, break, bust, vandalise, vandalize, do a job on, subvert, get, devour, despoil, plunder, rape, spoil, violate, explode, consume, shipwreck, bust up, wrack, wreck, kick down, kick in, wash out.
destroy (noun) scourge (noun)
a whip used to inflict punishment
a person who inspires fear or dread
something causing misery or death
destroy (verb) scourge (verb)
defeat soundly and humiliatingly cause extensive destruction or ruin utterly
destroy completely; damage irreparably whip
put (an animal) to death punish severely; excoriate
do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of
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