scourges

[US]/ˈskɜːdʒɪz/
[UK]/ˈskɜrdʒɪz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.people or things that cause great suffering; plural of scourge
v.to whip or punish severely

Phrases & Collocations

social scourges

economic scourges

public health scourges

environmental scourges

urban scourges

global scourges

cultural scourges

political scourges

moral scourges

historical scourges

Example Sentences

the scourges of war can devastate entire communities.

many scourges of society are rooted in inequality.

we must address the scourges of poverty and hunger.

the scourges of addiction affect millions worldwide.

environmental scourges threaten our planet's future.

scourges like disease can spread rapidly in crowded areas.

education is key to overcoming the scourges of ignorance.

governments must unite to combat the scourges of terrorism.

the scourges of discrimination harm social cohesion.

we need to find solutions to the scourges of climate change.

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