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Lash vs Scourge - What's the difference?

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Lash is a related term of scourge.


As nouns the difference between lash and scourge

is that lash is the thong or braided cord of a whip, with which the blow is given while scourge is (uncountable) a source of persistent trouble such as pestilence that causes pain and suffering or widespread destruction.

As verbs the difference between lash and scourge

is that lash is to strike with a lash; to whip or scourge with a lash, or with something like one or lash can be to bind with a rope, cord, thong, or chain, so as to fasten while scourge is to strike with a scourge , to flog.

As an adjective lash

is (obsolete) remiss, lax.

Scourge vs Vexation - What's the difference?

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Scourge is a related term of vexation.


As nouns the difference between scourge and vexation

is that scourge is (uncountable) a source of persistent trouble such as pestilence that causes pain and suffering or widespread destruction while vexation is the act of annoying, vexing, or irritating.

As a verb scourge

is to strike with a scourge , to flog.

Hurt vs Scourge - What's the difference?

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Hurt is a related term of scourge.


As verbs the difference between hurt and scourge

is that hurt is to be painful while scourge is to strike with a scourge , to flog.

As nouns the difference between hurt and scourge

is that hurt is an emotional or psychological hurt (humiliation or bad experience) while scourge is (uncountable) a source of persistent trouble such as pestilence that causes pain and suffering or widespread destruction.

As an adjective hurt

is wounded, physically injured.

Scourge vs Smite - What's the difference?

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Scourge is a related term of smite.


As verbs the difference between scourge and smite

is that scourge is to strike with a scourge , to flog while smite is (lb) to hit.

As a noun scourge

is (uncountable) a source of persistent trouble such as pestilence that causes pain and suffering or widespread destruction.

Maul vs Scourge - What's the difference?

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Maul is a related term of scourge.


As nouns the difference between maul and scourge

is that maul is mouth of an animal while scourge is (uncountable) a source of persistent trouble such as pestilence that causes pain and suffering or widespread destruction.

As a verb scourge is

to strike with a scourge , to flog.

Scourge vs Burden - What's the difference?

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Scourge is a related term of burden.


As nouns the difference between scourge and burden

is that scourge is (uncountable) a source of persistent trouble such as pestilence that causes pain and suffering or widespread destruction while burden is .

As a verb scourge

is to strike with a scourge , to flog.

Scourge vs Drub - What's the difference?

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Scourge is a related term of drub.


As verbs the difference between scourge and drub

is that scourge is to strike with a scourge , to flog while drub is to beat (someone or something) with a stick.

As a noun scourge

is (uncountable) a source of persistent trouble such as pestilence that causes pain and suffering or widespread destruction.

Tribulation vs Scourge - What's the difference?

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Tribulation is a related term of scourge.


As a proper noun tribulation

is (christianity) a relatively short period of time before the second coming where believers will experience worldwide persecution and be purified and strengthened by it.

As a noun scourge is

(uncountable) a source of persistent trouble such as pestilence that causes pain and suffering or widespread destruction.

As a verb scourge is

to strike with a scourge , to flog.

Scourge vs Devastation - What's the difference?

scourge | devastation | Related terms |

Scourge is a related term of devastation.


As nouns the difference between scourge and devastation

is that scourge is (uncountable) a source of persistent trouble such as pestilence that causes pain and suffering or widespread destruction while devastation is devastation, destruction.

As a verb scourge

is to strike with a scourge , to flog.

Agony vs Scourge - What's the difference?

agony | scourge | Related terms |


As nouns the difference between agony and scourge

is that agony is violent contest or striving while scourge is a source of persistent trouble such as pestilence that causes pain and suffering or widespread destruction.

As a verb scourge is

to strike with a scourge, to flog.

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