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scourge vs desolate

desolate vs scourge

scourge is a noun but desolate is not a noun.

scourge is not an adjective while desolate is an adjective.

scourge and desolate both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
scourge Yes No Yes No
desolate No Yes Yes No
As verbs, scourge and desolate are synonyms defined as:
  • scourge and desolate: cause extensive destruction or ruin utterly
Other synonyms of scourge include devastate, lay waste to, ravage, waste.
scourge (noun) desolate (noun)
a whip used to inflict punishment
a person who inspires fear or dread
something causing misery or death
scourge (adjective) desolate (adjective)
crushed by grief
providing no shelter or sustenance
scourge (verb) desolate (verb)
cause extensive destruction or ruin utterly reduce in population
whip cause extensive destruction or ruin utterly
punish severely; excoriate leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
Difference between scourge and desolate

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