Which of the following words is closest in meaning to “Scourge”?

Scourge means a whip; a cause of great suffering.

• Correct answer - whip: it has the same meaning as Scourge.
• overlook: to fail to notice; to ignore - wrong, it does not mean the same as Scourge.
• to disfigure: to spoil the appearance of - wrong, it does not mean the same as Scourge.
• careless: not taking care - wrong, it does not mean the same as Scourge.