Synonyms for

Plague

Verb / 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

chevvy beset harry chevy infestation molest pestis provoke hassle pest chivy chivvy harass pestilence blight 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.

Example sentences

  1. The plague wiped out entire villages in Europe during the Middle Ages.
  2. There was a plague of locusts that destroyed the crops.
  3. The outbreak of the plague caused widespread panic.
  4. The doctors worked tirelessly to find a cure for the deadly plague.
  5. The city was quarantined to prevent the spread of the plague.

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