Synonyms for

Plagued

Verb / pleɪgd / Another word for plagued — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to cause continual trouble or distress to

Synonyms & similar words

chevvy harass beset harry chevy molest provoke hassle chivy chivvy plague blight afflict torment bother disturb harass irritate vex trouble puzzle perplex bedevil oppress harry beset annoy badger pester hassle nag aggravate

Synonyms by register

Formal

afflicted beset tormented troubled

Informal

bugged bothered hassled pestered

Literary

haunted vexed beleaguered

Antonyms

blessed favored helped supported assisted unburdened

Common collocations

  • plagued by doubt
  • plagued by illness
  • plagued by pests
  • plagued by problems
  • plagued by insomnia
  • plagued by corruption

Word family

noun plague
verb plague
adjective plagued

Usage note

Often used to describe persistent, bothersome issues. Can imply a sense of being overwhelmed or constantly troubled by something.

Example sentences

  1. The farmer's crops were plagued by pests.
  2. The town was plagued by a terrible drought.
  3. The athlete was plagued by injuries throughout his career.
  4. The company was plagued by financial problems.
  5. The country was plagued by political unrest.

Quotes

  • A guilty conscience is a plague of the mind. - Geoffrey Chaucer
  • Anger is the plague of wise men and folly of fools. - Thomas Fuller
  • Gossip is a plague that consumes weak minds. - Unknown

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