Scourge

Definition of Scourge

n.	1.	A lash; a strap or cord; especially, a lash used to inflict pain or punishment; an instrument of punishment or discipline; a whip. Up to coach then goes The observed maid, takes both the scourge and reins. - Chapman.
	2.	Hence, a means of inflicting punishment, vengeance, or suffering; an infliction of affliction; a punishment. Sharp scourges of adversity. - Chaucer. What scourge for perjury Can this dark monarchy afford false Clarence? - Shak.
v. t.	1.	To whip severely; to lash. [imp. & p. p. Scourged ; p. pr. & vb. n. Scourging .] Is it lawful for you to scourge a . . . Roman? - Acts xxii. 25.
	2.	To punish with severity; to chastise; to afflict, as for sins or faults, and with the purpose of correction. Whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth, and scourgeth every son whom he receiveth. - Heb. xii. 6.
	3.	To harass or afflict severely. To scourge and impoverish the people. - Brougham.

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