Scourge

·noun To harass or afflict severely.

II. Scourge ·noun To whip severely; to Lash.

III. Scourge ·noun Hence, a means of inflicting punishment, vengeance, or suffering; an infliction of affliction; a punishment.

IV. Scourge ·noun A lash; a strap or cord; especially, a lash used to inflict pain or punishment; an instrument of punishment or discipline; a whip.

V. Scourge ·noun To punish with severity; to Chastise; to afflict, as for sins or faults, and with the purpose of correction.