What is a synonym for "a bad thing"? English Grammar Parts of Speech Verbs 1 Answer Bob K. Aug 2, 2016 "Scourge" and "bane" are pretty close. Answer link Related questions What are linking verbs, helping verbs, and action verbs? How are they different? What's the difference between a verb and an action verb? What is a passive verb? What are some examples? What is a linking verb? Is "is" a verb? What is a verb tense shift? What is a compound verb and some examples? What is the definition of an action verb? What's the difference between a verb, adverb, and adjective? What is a verb phrase? See all questions in Verbs Impact of this question 1683 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License