scourge
US
/skɝːdʒ/
UK
/skɜːdʒ/
Meaning
A person or thing that causes widespread suffering, harm, or serious trouble over a long time.
ऐसी समस्या या चीज़ जो लंबे समय तक बहुत से लोगों को भारी दुख, नुकसान या परेशानी पहुँचाए।
Examples
“For decades, malaria was a scourge for families living in the region.”
“Many communities see drug addiction as a scourge that destroys lives.”
“The scourge of corruption can weaken public trust in institutions.”
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Not natural: Poverty are a scourge in many communities.
Better: Poverty is a scourge in many communities.
Poverty is singular, so it takes the singular verb “is.”
Poverty एक singular subject है, इसलिए इसके साथ “are” नहीं, “is” आएगा।
Not natural: The campaign aims to scourge malaria.
Better: The campaign aims to combat malaria.
As a verb, “scourge” means to punish or afflict severely; “combat” fits efforts to stop a disease.
Verb के रूप में “scourge” का मतलब कठोर सज़ा देना या बहुत सताना है; बीमारी रोकने के लिए “combat” बेहतर है।
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Learner tip
“Scourge” is a strong word for widespread suffering, not usually a minor inconvenience.
“Scourge” बहुत बड़े पैमाने की तकलीफ़ या नुकसान के लिए है; छोटी-मोटी परेशानी के लिए आम तौर पर इसका इस्तेमाल न करें।