Pronunciation: /pleɪɡ/
noun a contagious bacterial disease characterized by fever and delirium, typically with the formation of buboes (bubonic plague) and sometimes infection of the lungs (pneumonic plague)
A1 The plague of mosquitoes made it impossible to enjoy a picnic.
A2 The plague of spam emails in my inbox is getting out of control.
B1 The plague of locusts devastated the crops in the region.
B2 The plague of misinformation on social media is causing a lot of confusion.
C1 The plague of corruption within the government is a major concern for citizens.
C2 The plague of violence in the city has led to increased security measures.
verb to cause continual trouble or distress to
A1 The flu can plague people during the winter months.
A2 Insects can plague crops and cause damage to farmers' livelihoods.
B1 Poor sanitation can plague developing countries with various diseases.
B2 Corruption continues to plague the government, leading to distrust among the population.
C1 The economic recession has plagued the country for years, causing widespread unemployment.
C2 The ongoing conflict in the region has plagued the residents with fear and uncertainty.
formal The bubonic plague was a devastating pandemic in the 14th century.
informal The plague wiped out a large portion of the population in medieval times.
slang The plague was like, totally gnarly back in the day.
figurative Negativity can spread like a plague if left unchecked.
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