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to plague
01
kwellen, teisteren
to continually cause someone or something difficulty, pain, or worry
Transitive: to plague sb/sth
Voorbeelden
Insecurity and self-doubt can plague an individual's mental health.
Onzekerheid en zelf twijfel kunnen iemands geestelijke gezondheid teisteren.
02
kwellen, lastigvallen
to continuously annoy, trouble, or harass someone
Transitive: to plague sb
Voorbeelden
His coworker plagued him with demands for help, even during his lunch break.
Zijn collega plaagde hem met verzoeken om hulp, zelfs tijdens zijn lunchpauze.
Plague
01
de pest, de zwarte dood
a dangerous disease spread by rats that causes fever and swellings, often kills if infected
Voorbeelden
Without prompt treatment with antibiotics, the plague can be fatal, leading to septicemia ( blood infection ) and organ failure.
Zonder snelle behandeling met antibiotica kan de pest dodelijk zijn, wat leidt tot septikemie (bloedinfectie) en orgaanfalen.
02
a large swarm of insects, especially locusts, that destroy crops or vegetation
Voorbeelden
The region suffered a second plague of insects that year.
03
something that causes persistent irritation, distress, or trouble
Voorbeelden
His bad habits were a plague to everyone around him.
04
a widespread and catastrophic disaster, often regarded as a punishment or curse from God
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The flood was seen as a plague sent from heaven.
