plagued

[pleygd]

plagued Definition

cause continual trouble or distress to.

Using plagued: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "plagued" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The team was plagued by injuries throughout the season.

  • Example

    The country has been plagued by economic problems for years.

  • Example

    The town is plagued by a gang of thieves.

plagued Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for plagued

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Summary: plagued in Brief

'Plagued' [pleygd] is a verb that means to cause continual trouble or distress. It is often used to describe situations where problems persist over time, as in 'The country has been plagued by economic problems for years.' 'Plagued' can be used formally as 'torment,' and informally as 'bug' or 'drive crazy.'

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