(often used with the, sometimes capitalized: the Plague) The bubonic plague, the pestilent disease caused by the virulent bacterium Yersinia pestis.
An epidemic or pandemic caused by any pestilence, but specifically by the above disease.
A widespread affliction, calamity or destructive influx, especially when seen as divine retribution. Example: Ten Biblical plagues over Egypt, ranging from locusts to the death of the crown prince, finally forced Pharaoh to let Moses's people go.
A grave nuisance, whatever greatly irritates. Example: Bart is an utter plague; his pranks never cease.
Collective noun for common grackles
To harass, pester or annoy someone persistently or incessantly.
To afflict with a disease or other calamity. Example: Natural catastrophes plagued the colonists till they abandoned the pestilent marshland.
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