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scourge vs flog

flog vs scourge

scourge is a noun but flog is not a noun.

scourge and flog both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
scourge Yes No Yes No
flog No No Yes No
As verbs, flog is a hypernym of scourge; that is, flog is a word with a broader meaning than scourge:
  • scourge: whip
  • flog: beat severely with a whip or rod
Other hypernyms of scourge include lash, lather, slash, strap, trounce, welt, whip.
scourge (noun) flog (noun)
a whip used to inflict punishment
a person who inspires fear or dread
something causing misery or death
scourge (verb) flog (verb)
cause extensive destruction or ruin utterly beat severely with a whip or rod
whip beat with a cane
punish severely; excoriate
Difference between scourge and flog

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