Synonyms for Plague
Definition of plague
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
- any epidemic disease with a high death rate
- a swarm of insects that attack plants; "a plague of grasshoppers"
11 synonyms found
Writing tips for "plague"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like beset, blight, chivvy can replace "plague" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
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"Plague" in song lyrics
See how plague is used in real songs:
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"A collaboration of the plague"
Atoms Family — Mystic Madness -
"spread it like a Plague"
Beast 1333 — 2033 -
"The Plague"
Brotha Lynch Hung and Doomsday Productions — In the Beginning