Words similar to scourge

Example sentences for: scourge

How can you use “scourge” in a sentence? Here are some example sentences to help you improve your vocabulary:

Taking on corporate welfare might backfire, casting Clinton in the discredited role of Democratic scourge of business.
They faced repeated assault and siege from neighboring Malay forces, and malaria was a constant scourge.
The memoir of this former ally of the Black Panthers turned scourge of the New Left draws cheers and jeers from predictable quarters.
cat of nine tails a scourge composed of nine strings of whipcord, each having nine knots.
But wait--here's a hedge, scourge of the less-than-fleet-of-foot.