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plagues

NOUN

disease that is widespread

Synonyms

STRONGEST

contagion curse epidemic infection infestation influenza invasion outbreak pandemic scourge

STRONG

affliction hydra pestilence rash ravage

Antonyms

WEAK

advantage good fortune good luck

NOUN

annoyance, curse

Synonyms

STRONGEST

blight calamity cancer pest scourge

STRONG

affliction aggravation bane blast bother botheration evil exasperation hydra irritant nuisance pain problem torment trial vexation

WEAK

besetment thorn in side

Antonyms

STRONGEST

advantage blessing boon happiness

STRONG

aid comfort health help joy pleasure

WEAK

good fortune good luck

VERB

annoy, disturb

Synonyms

STRONGEST

afflict bedevil beleaguer bother haunt hound infest torment trouble worry

STRONG

badger chafe fret gall gnaw harass harry hassle hector irk molest pain persecute pester pursue ride tease torture vex

Antonyms

STRONGEST

aid help make happy please

STRONG

assist cheer comfort delight soothe support

Example Sentences

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Government inefficiency still plagues the country, and it has the worst pollution on the planet.

From Barron's • Feb. 18, 2026

The damned disease especially plagues Mexican American men like me, and many aren’t getting screened.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 3, 2026

For many people, locust swarms evoke images of ancient plagues, but the danger is very real today.

From Science Daily • Jan. 24, 2026

“If we have a car crash, who will let the dog out?” is the one that plagues Jay Zigmont, a certified financial planner and author of “The Childfree Guide to Life and Money.”

From MarketWatch • Dec. 9, 2025

He feels a little better, but the realization of how much he owes Theo plagues him.

From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman