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Meaning of plagues
The primary meaning of the word "plagues" refers to a widespread or serious problem, or a cause of great suffering or annoyance.
Etymology of plagues
The word "plagues" originates from the Old French word "plague", which is derived from the Latin word "plaga", meaning "stroke" or "blow", and also from the Latin word "plagare", meaning "to strike" or "to afflict"
Historically, the word "plague" referred to a widespread and often fatal epidemic disease, such as the Black Death, which devastated Europe in the 14th century
Synonyms
afflictions
calamities
troubles
torments
sufferings
trials
tribulations
scourges
pests
epidemics
pandemics
outbreaks
infestations
invasions
assaults
attacks
onslaughts
sieges
besetments
harassments
molestation
vexations
annoyances
irritations
frustrations
exasperations
infuriations
inflamations
infirmities
disabilities
diseases
disorders
ailments
sicknesses
illnesses
maladies
complaints
grievances
Definitions
- A widespread or serious problem, or a cause of great suffering or annoyance
- * A contagious or infectious disease that spreads rapidly and widely, or an outbreak of such a disease
- * A thing that causes great suffering, annoyance, or trouble
Usage Examples
- The city has been plagued by poverty and crime for decades
- * The new policy has been a plague on the local business community
- * The plague of locusts destroyed the entire crop
Antonyms
blessings
boons
advantages
benefits
comforts
consolations
reliefs
alleviations
mitigations
improvements
enhancements
upgrades
solutions
remedies
cures
treatments
healings
recoveries
restorations
rejuvenations
revitalizations