plague

  1. Noun.  (''used absolutely, usually capitalized: '''The Pest''''') The pestilent disease "Plague", caused by the virulent bacterium ''Yersinia pestis'' and mostly known by its variant form ''bubonic plague''.
  2. Noun.  (pathology) An epidemic or pandemic caused by any pestilence, but specifically by the above disease.
  3. Noun.  A widespread affliction, calamity or destructive influx, especially when seen as divine retribution.
  4. Noun.  A grave nuisance, whatever greatly irritates.
  5. Verb.  (transitive) To harass, pester or annoy someone persistently or incessantly.
  6. Verb.  (transitive) To afflict with a disease or other calamity.

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