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Definition plague in British 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.

Synonyms and related words
let down hold back embarrass
2

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

Example

telephone sales people who plague our lives

Synonyms and related words
annoy provoke anger
Definition plague in British English