What is another word for plague?

Common synonyms for plague include chivvy, infestation, harass, harry, chevy.

What is the opposite of plague?

Antonyms of plague include blessing, benefit, boon, cure, relief.

Synonyms for

Plague

Noun / pleɪg / Another word for plague — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a contagious bacterial disease characterized by fever and delirium, typically with the formation of buboes (a swollen, inflamed lymph node in the armpit or groin).

Synonyms & similar words

chivvy infestation harass harry chevy provoke molest beset hassle chevvy pest pestis pestilence blight chivy epidemic pandemic infection disease contagion outbreak pestilence scourge affliction malady illness sickness virus bacteria germ microbe pathogen cholera

Synonyms by register

Formal

affliction epidemic pestilence scourge

Informal

hassle nuisance pain headache

Literary

bane curse visitation

Antonyms

blessing benefit boon cure relief solution prosperity

Common collocations

bubonic plague
airborne plague
plague victims
plague outbreak
plague doctor
plague spread
plague epidemic

Word family

noun plague

verb plague

adjective plagued

Usage note

While 'plague' can refer to a disease, it is also commonly used metaphorically to describe something that causes great trouble or annoyance. Be mindful of the context to distinguish between the literal and figurative meanings.

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