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PLAGUING

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Plaguing.

Plaguing - 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)
pest6pestilence14pestis
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
epidemic disease
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Any epidemic disease with a high death rate

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pest6pestilence14

A swarm of insects that attack plants

Example: "A plague of grasshoppers"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
infestation14

Any large scale calamity (especially when thought to be sent by god)

An annoyance

Example: "Those children are a damn plague"

Plaguing - as a verb

Cause to suffer a blight

Example: "Too much rain may blight the garden with mold"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blight12

Annoy continually or chronically

Example: "He is known to harry his staff when he is overworked"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
beset7chevvychevy16chivvy20chivy16harass9harry11hassle9provoke16
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
annoy8bother11chafe13devil9get atget togravel10irritate8nark8nettle6rag4rile4vex13
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The plaguing issue of poverty needs to be addressed by the government."
"The plaguing dilemma of pollution is causing significant harm to the environment."
"The plaguing problem of corruption is rampant in many developing countries."
"The plaguing epidemic of drug addiction is destroying countless lives."
"The plaguing sensation of loneliness can be overwhelming at times."
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Word Game Points

Is PLAGUING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, plaguing is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PLAGUING has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is PLAGUING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, plaguing is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PLAGUING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is PLAGUING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, plaguing is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PLAGUING has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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guilt pang
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