C1verbhealthpsychology
US/pleɪɡ/
UK/pleɪɡ/
to cause someone or something continuous pain, worry or trouble over a long time
In context
Knee injuries plagued the young striker for most of last season.
She was plagued by doubts about whether she had chosen the right career.
Power cuts continue to plague small factories in the region during the hot season.
Words that go with plague
verb + preposition
- plagued byThe new hospital has been plagued by delays from the start.
- plague someone withThe kids plagued their father with questions about the trip.
adverb + verb
- long plaguedCorruption has long plagued the country's football league.
- constantly plaguedHe was constantly plagued by headaches during the exam period.
verb + noun
- plague the industryLow wages and long hours still plague the garment industry.