plaguing

plague

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [pleyg]
- /pleɪg/
- /pleɪɡ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pleyg]
- /pleɪg/

Definitions of plaguing word

noun plaguing an epidemic disease that causes high mortality; pestilence. 1
noun plaguing an infectious, epidemic disease caused by a bacterium, Yersinia pestis, characterized by fever, chills, and prostration, transmitted to humans from rats by means of the bites of fleas. Compare bubonic plague, pneumonic plague, septicemic plague. 1
noun plaguing any widespread affliction, calamity, or evil, especially one regarded as a direct punishment by God: a plague of war and desolation. 1
noun plaguing any cause of trouble, annoyance, or vexation: Uninvited guests are a plague. 1
verb with object plaguing to trouble, annoy, or torment in any manner: The question of his future plagues him with doubt. 1
verb with object plaguing to annoy, bother, or pester: Ants plagued the picnickers. 1

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Origin of plaguing

First appearance:

before 1350

One of the 20% oldest English words

1350-1400; Middle English plage < Latin plāga stripe, wound, Late Latin: pestilence

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Parts of speech for Plaguing

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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plaguing popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 50% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for plaguing

adj plaguing

galling — that galls; chafing; irritating; vexing; exasperating.

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