WordCmp.com

strap vs scourge

scourge vs strap

strap and scourge both are nouns.

strap and scourge both are verbs.

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

© WordCmp.com 2024, CC-BY 4.0 / CC-BY-SA 3.0.