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Plague (Verb)

Meaning 1

Annoy continually or chronically; "He is known to harry his staff when he is overworked"; "This man harasses his female co-workers".

Classification

Verbs of feeling.

Examples

  • The noise from the construction site plagues the residents of the adjacent apartment building.
  • Her chronic illness has plagued her for years, making everyday tasks challenging.
  • The children's constant arguing plagues the parents, making them desperate for peace and quiet.
  • His procrastination habits plague him, causing him to miss deadlines and struggle with stress.
  • The memory of the traumatic event plagues her, making it difficult for her to sleep at night.

Synonyms

  • Chevy
  • Harry
  • Chivvy
  • Harass
  • Beset
  • Chevvy
  • Chivy
  • Hassle
  • Molest
  • Provoke

Hypernyms

  • Get To
  • Get At
  • Gravel
  • Chafe
  • Rag
  • Bother
  • Vex
  • Devil
  • Nark
  • Annoy
  • Irritate
  • Rile

Hyponyms

  • Needle
  • Rag
  • Crucify
  • Haze
  • Goad
  • Torment
  • Bedevil
  • Frustrate
  • Dun

Related Words

  • Plague (noun)

Meaning 2

Cause to suffer a blight; "Too much rain may blight the garden with mold".

Classification

Verbs of raining, snowing, thawing, thundering.

Examples

  • The nearby factory's emissions plague the local residents with respiratory issues.
  • The new insect species began to plague the crops with intense infestations.
  • Years of neglect plague the once-thriving amusement park with structural issues.
  • The invasive weed plague the otherwise pristine lake with its rapid growth.
  • Air pollution plague many major cities worldwide with health risks and decreased quality of life.

Synonyms

  • Blight

Hypernyms

  • Afflict

Related Words

  • Plague (noun)
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