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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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Counterintuitively, Zander and Petersson believe that prioritizing professional relationships has allowed the band to avoid the destructive infighting that often plagues bands made up of best friends.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

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

From Barron's • Feb. 18, 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

Du Barry had warned us that Rose Marie caught a sickness that plagues the Gris.

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton