scourge vs terror
terror vs scourgescourge and terror both are nouns.
scourge is a verb but terror is not a verb.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| scourge | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| terror | Yes | No | No | No |
As nouns,
scourge and terror
are synonyms defined as:
- scourge and terror: a person who inspires fear or dread
Other synonyms of scourge include
threat.
| scourge (noun) | terror (noun) |
|---|---|
| a whip used to inflict punishment | the use of extreme fear in order to coerce people (especially for political reasons) |
| a person who inspires fear or dread | an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety |
| something causing misery or death | a very troublesome child |
| a person who inspires fear or dread |
| scourge (verb) | terror (verb) |
|---|---|
| cause extensive destruction or ruin utterly | |
| whip | |
| punish severely; excoriate |
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