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Definition plague in American English

plague verb

[transitive] verb
/pleɪɡ/
1

to cause a lot of problems for someone or something for a long period of time

Example

The east coast has been plagued by blizzards for most of this month.

Example

Although plagued by failing eyesight, he continues to lecture.

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2

to annoy someone all the time by doing something or by asking for something

Example

telemarketers who plague our lives

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Definition plague in American English