What it means
- (verb) To harass, pester or annoy someone persistently or incessantly.
- (verb) To afflict with a disease or other calamity. “Natural catastrophes plagued the colonists till they abandoned the pestilent marshland.”
- (adjective) Constantly afflicted or relentlessly attacked (by someone or something).
Word notes
The word 'plagued' derives from the Middle English term 'plage', which itself traces back to the Latin 'plaga', meaning a blow or a stroke. This etymological lineage highlights the sense of being struck by persistent troubles or burdens. As a verb, 'plagued' captures the essence of relentless torment, often evoking scenarios where individuals are beset by an overwhelming force, whether it be illness, worry, or other forms of distress. As an adjective, it describes a state marked by such afflictions, suggesting that the subject is not just experiencing temporary discomfort but is entrenched in a cycle of ongoing adversity. This word resonates in various contexts, from literature to everyday conversations, illustrating the pervasive nature of various hardships.
Letter analysis
- Plagued contains 7 letters: 3 vowel(s) and 4 consonant(s).
- It uses 7 unique letters.
- Estimated syllable count: 2.
- Scrabble-style letter score: 11.
Sub-words
Related words
Other 7-letter words
- abalone
- abandon
- abashed
- abashes
- abasing
- abating
- abbrevs
- abdomen
- abducts
- abetted
- abetter
- abettor
- abiding
- ability
- abjured
- abjures
- abolish
- aborted
Words starting with PLA
- placard
- placarded
- placarding
- placards
- placate
- placated
- placates
- placating
- placation
- place
- placebo
- placebos
- placed
- placeholder
- placement
- placements
- placenta
- placentae
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Words ending with UED
Common questions
What does Plagued mean?
To harass, pester or annoy someone persistently or incessantly.
How many letters are in Plagued?
Plagued has 7 letters.
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