Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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scourge | Yes | No | Yes | No |
lay waste to | No | No | Yes | No |
scourge (noun) | lay waste to (noun) |
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a whip used to inflict punishment | |
a person who inspires fear or dread | |
something causing misery or death |
scourge (verb) | lay waste to (verb) |
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cause extensive destruction or ruin utterly | cause extensive destruction or ruin utterly |
whip | |
punish severely; excoriate |