Definitions

1. adjective

prevalent or widespread, especially in a bad or undesirable way

“Crime is rife in this city, with many robberies occurring daily.”

2. noun

a state or condition of being widespread or prevalent, especially in a bad or undesirable way

“The rife of poverty in the region has led to a number of social and economic problems.”

3. verb

to make something widespread or prevalent, especially in a bad or undesirable way

“The company has been accused of trying to rife false rumors about their competitors.”