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.
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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.