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Definition of 'plague'English
Noun
( en-noun)
The bubonic plague, the pestilent disease caused by the virulent bacterium ''Yersinia pestis .
(pathology) An epidemic or pandemic caused by any pestilence, but specifically by the above disease.
A widespread affliction, calamity or destructive influx, especially when seen as divine retribution.
- Ten Biblical plagues over Egypt, ranging from locusts to the death of the crown prince, finally forced Pharaoh to let Moses's people go.
A grave nuisance, whatever greatly irritates
- Bart is an utter plague ; his pranks never cease.
Synonyms
* pest
Derived terms
* plaguesome
* plaguey
Verb
To harass, pester or annoy someone persistently or incessantly.
- Wikis are often plagued by vandalism
To afflict with a disease or other calamity.
- ''Natural catastrophies plagued the colonists till they abandoned the pestilent marshland
Derived terms
* plaguer
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