Plage — meaning in English
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English meaning
- blight noun A plant disease, often caused by fungus, that causes rapid browning and death of leaves or stems.
- menace noun A serious threat or source of danger.
- persecution noun Cruel or unfair treatment over time, especially aimed at a particular group.
- plague noun A deadly, fast-spreading disease, especially historically the bubonic plague.
- scourge noun A whip, especially one with several lashes, historically used to punish or torture.
- vexation noun The action of vexing, annoying, or irritating someone or something; (countable) an instance of this.
Senses
Plage is used for these senses in English:
- blight Something that impedes development or growth, or spoils any other aspect of life.
- menace (informal) An annoying and bothersome person or thing.
- persecution The act of persecuting, especially a specific group of people; an instance of persecution.
- plague (pathology) An epidemic or pandemic caused by any pestilence, but specifically by the above disease.
- plague A widespread affliction, calamity, or destructive influx, especially when seen as divine retribution.
- plague (figurative) A grave nuisance, whatever greatly irritates.
- scourge A source of persistent (and often widespread) pain and suffering or trouble, such as a cruel ruler, disease, pestilence, or war.
- vexation (uncountable) The action of vexing, annoying, or irritating someone or something; (countable) an instance of this.
blight — full definition
- noun A plant disease, often caused by fungus, that causes rapid browning and death of leaves or stems.
- noun Something that damages or holds back growth, development, or quality of life.
- verb To damage or spoil the growth or development of something.
menace — full definition
- noun A serious threat or source of danger.
- noun An annoying or troublesome person, especially used affectionately for a mischievous child.
- verb To threaten or intimidate someone; to endanger something.