Plaguing

Pronunciation: /pleɪɡɪŋ/

Definitions of plaguing

verb Plaguing is a verb that describes the action of causing trouble, distress, or worry to someone or something.

Example Sentences

A1 The mosquito plaguing my room kept me up all night.

A2 The ongoing issue of pollution is plaguing our city.

B1 The lack of funding is plaguing the healthcare system.

B2 Corruption has been plaguing the government for years.

C1 The constant delays in the project have been plaguing our team's progress.

C2 The unresolved conflict has been plaguing the region for decades.

Examples of plaguing in a Sentence

formal The ongoing issue of corruption is plaguing the government.

informal The constant rain has been plaguing our outdoor plans.

slang The annoying flu has been plaguing me all week.

figurative Self-doubt has been plaguing her mind lately.

Grammatical Forms of plaguing

• past tense: plagued
• plural: plaguings
• comparative: more plaguing
• superlative: most plaguing
• present tense: plagues
• future tense: will plague
• perfect tense: have plagued
• continuous tense: is plaguing
• singular: plaguing
• positive degree: plaguing
• infinitive: to plague
• gerund: plaguing
• participle: plaguing

Origin and Evolution of plaguing

First Known Use: 0014 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'plaguing' originates from the Middle English word 'plagen' which came from the Old French word 'plagier' meaning to strike with a blow or wound.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'plaguing' evolved to refer to causing continual trouble or distress to someone or something.