Definitions

1. noun

a widespread disease affecting many people at the same time

“The city was hit by a severe plague that killed thousands of people.”

2. noun

a source of trouble or annoyance

“The noise from the construction site was a plague to the residents.”

3. verb

to affect or afflict with a disease or trouble

“The city was plagued by poverty and unemployment.”

4. verb

to trouble or annoy repeatedly

“The noise from the construction site plagued the residents for months.”

5. noun

a curse or affliction, especially a divine punishment

“The king believed that the famine was a plague sent by God.”