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Meaning of plagued
The primary meaning of the word "plagued" is to cause persistent and annoying problems for someone or something.
Etymology of plagued
The word "plagued" comes from the Old French word "plague", which is derived from the Latin word "plaga", meaning "stroke" or "blow"
Historically, the word "plague" referred to a widespread and often fatal disease, but its meaning has since expanded to include any persistent and annoying problem
Synonyms
tormented
troubled
afflicted
beset
harassed
haunted
cursed
smitten
struck
affected
infected
diseased
sickened
weakened
debilitated
impaired
damaged
hurt
injured
pained
distressed
grieved
sorrowed
anguished
tormented
vexed
annoyed
irritated
bothered
pestering
worrying
plaguing
nagging
bedeviling
harassing
badgering
hounding
harrying
persecuting
pursuing
dogging
haunting
Definitions
- To cause someone or something to suffer or be annoyed for a long time
- * To be afflicted or troubled with a particular problem or difficulty
- * To be repeatedly attacked or affected by something unpleasant
Usage Examples
- The city has been plagued by poverty and crime for decades
- * The team has been plagued by injuries all season
- * She has been plagued by self-doubt and uncertainty about her career