Definition: a whip used to inflict punishment (often used for pedantic humor)
Similar words: whip
Definition: an instrument with a handle and a flexible lash that is used for whipping
Synonyms: terror, threat, scourge
Definition: a person who inspires fear or dread
Usage: he was the terror of the neighborhood
Similar words: somebody, someone, soul, mortal, person, individual
Definition: a human being
Usage: there was too much for one person to do
Synonyms: curse, nemesis, bane, scourge
Definition: something causing misery or death
Usage: the bane of my life
Similar words: affliction
Definition: a cause of great suffering and distress
Synonyms: desolate, devastate, scourge, lay waste to, ravage, waste
Definition: cause extensive destruction or ruin utterly
Usage: The enemy lay waste to the countryside after the invasion
Definition: destroy completely; damage irreparably
Usage: You have ruined my car by pouring sugar in the tank!; The tears ruined her make-up
Synonyms: scourge, flagellate
Definition: whip
Usage: The religious fanatics flagellated themselves
Similar words: slash, welt, whip, lash, lather, strap, trounce, flog
Definition: beat severely with a whip or rod
Usage: The teacher often flogged the students; The children were severely trounced
Synonyms: scourge
Definition: punish severely; excoriate
Similar words: penalise, penalize, punish
Definition: impose a penalty on; inflict punishment on
Usage: The students were penalized for showing up late for class; we had to punish the dog for soiling the floor again