adj, verb ·1 syllable ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   simple past and past participle of plague form-of, participle, past

Adjective

1. 1
   Constantly afflicted or relentlessly attacked (by someone or something).

Synonyms

All synonyms

annoyedanxiousbadgeredbaitedbedeviledbeset

Example

More examples

"Many of Europe's metropolises are plagued by the doughnut phenomenon."

Related phrases

scandal-plagued

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