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scourge vs strap

strap vs scourge

scourge and strap both are nouns.

scourge and strap both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
scourge Yes No Yes No
strap Yes No Yes No
As verbs, strap is a hypernym of scourge; that is, strap is a word with a broader meaning than scourge:
  • scourge: whip
  • strap: beat severely with a whip or rod
Other hypernyms of scourge include flog, lash, lather, slash, trounce, welt, whip.
scourge (noun) strap (noun)
a whip used to inflict punishment whip consisting of a strip of leather used in flogging
a person who inspires fear or dread an elongated leather strip (or a strip of similar material) for binding things together or holding something in position
something causing misery or death a band that goes over the shoulder and supports a garment or bag
hanger consisting of a loop of leather suspended from the ceiling of a bus or train; passengers hold onto it
scourge (verb) strap (verb)
cause extensive destruction or ruin utterly secure (a sprained joint) with a strap
whip sharpen with a strap
punish severely; excoriate tie with a strap
beat severely with a whip or rod
Difference between scourge and strap

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