Scourge

Scourge refers to a widespread and persistent source of great suffering or distress, often used metaphorically to describe a severe problem or evil. In the provided headlines, it is used to describe the persistent problem of fake positive reviews online and the 'scourge of abuse' mentioned by the Pope.

Why it’s in the news: It is in the news as a term used to describe the severity of two distinct issues: the problem of fake online reviews and the issue of abuse.

Latest on Scourge

• Sold for S$5 per post: Inside the persistent scourge of fake positive reviews online
• 'Scourge' of abuse must be rooted out, says Pope, during Lourdes visit

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