plaguer

/ˈpleɪɡər/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who causes or spreads a plague or disease, often unintentionally.

“The poor sanitation conditions made the city a plaguer of cholera outbreaks.”

2. verb

To cause or spread a plague or disease, often unintentionally.

“The contaminated water source plagues the local wildlife with a deadly virus.”

Synonyms

  • contagionist
  • infector

Antonyms

  • cure
  • healer