2plague verb
plagues; plagued; plagu·ing [+ obj] 1 : to cause constant or repeated trouble, illness, etc., for (someone or something)
▪ parasites that plague deer ▪ Computer viruses plague Internet users. ▪ Crime plagues the inner city. ▪ Drought and wildfires continue to plague the area. — often used as (be) plagued ▪ The new plane has been plagued by/with mechanical problems. [=has had many mechanical problems] ▪ an athlete plagued by knee injuries 2 : to cause constant worry or distress to (someone) — usually used as (be) plagued ▪ He is plagued by a sense of guilt. ▪ She is plagued by fear of another terrorist attack. ▪ I was plagued with doubts about my decision.
▪ parasites that plague deer ▪ Computer viruses plague Internet users. ▪ Crime plagues the inner city. ▪ Drought and wildfires continue to plague the area. — often used as (be) plagued ▪ The new plane has been plagued by/with mechanical problems. [=has had many mechanical problems] ▪ an athlete plagued by knee injuries
