Definitions
There are 7 meanings of the word
Plagues.
Plagues - 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"
Plagues - as a verb
Cause to suffer a blight
Example: "Too much rain may blight the garden with mold"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blightExample Sentences
"The plagues of Egypt described in the Bible were a series of calamities that affected the ancient Egyptians."
"The bubonic plague, also known as the Black Death, was one of the deadliest plagues in human history."
"During the Middle Ages, plagues ravaged Europe, causing widespread death and devastation."
"Swarms of locusts are considered to be one of the plagues that can destroy crops and vegetation."
"The spread of infectious diseases can be considered as modern plagues that endanger global health."
Word Game Points
Is PLAGUES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, plagues is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PLAGUES has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.
Is PLAGUES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, plagues is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPLAGUES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.
Is PLAGUES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, plagues is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPLAGUES has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.
