Definitions
There are 7 meanings of the word
Plague.
How to pronounce plague:
US
Plague - as a noun
A serious (sometimes fatal) infection of rodents caused by yersinia pestis and accidentally transmitted to humans by the bite of a flea that has bitten an infected animal
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pestpestilencepestisHypernyms (Closely Related)
epidemic diseaseHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A swarm of insects that attack plants
Example: "A plague of grasshoppers"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
infestationAny large scale calamity (especially when thought to be sent by god)
An annoyance
Example: "Those children are a damn plague"
Plague - as a verb
Cause to suffer a blight
Example: "Too much rain may blight the garden with mold"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blightExample Sentences
"The Black Death was one of the deadliest plagues in human history."
"A devastating plague swept through the city, claiming thousands of lives."
"The plague outbreak in the village led to a state of panic among the inhabitants."
"The doctor warned us about the spread of the plague in crowded areas."
"After the earthquake, the survivors faced the plague as a secondary disaster."
Word Game Points
Is PLAGUE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, plague is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PLAGUE has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.
Is PLAGUE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, plague is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPLAGUE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.
Is PLAGUE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, plague is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPLAGUE has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.
