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Vocabulary Entry
scourger
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A person or thing that causes suffering or punishment.
Example Sentences
"The scourger left the town in despair, fearing its return."
"In the old tales, a scourger was sent to punish the wicked."
"He saw himself as a scourger of evil, bringing justice to the corrupt."
V
verb
To criticize or punish severely.
Example Sentences
"The teacher scourged the poor student for his repeated mistakes."
"Many felt it was unjust to scourge those who made minor errors."
"To truly learn from mistakes, one should not scourge but rather guide."