noun
- a serious disease that spreads quickly and kills many people
- something that causes trouble or suffering
verb
- to cause continual trouble or distress to someone
Examples
- The bubonic plague killed millions of people in medieval Europe.
- A plague of locusts destroyed the crops.
- Unemployment has become a plague in many cities.
- She was plagued by doubts about her decision.
- Technical problems plagued the new software launch.
- The ancient city was devastated by plague and famine.
- Don’t plague me with questions right now.