# scoured vs scourge

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### scoured
*noun · frequency rank #35,066*
Wool that has undergone scouring to remove grease.

### scourge
*noun · IPA /skɜːd͡ʒ/ · frequency rank #22,807*
A whip, often made of leather and having multiple tails; a lash.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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