Synonyms of plagued

plagued 1 of 2

adjective

as in tormented

Related Words

• tormented
• provoked
• frustrated
• aggravated
• bedeviled
• tortured
• tested
• vexed
• harassed
• bothered
• harried
• tried
• badgered
• troubled
• irritated
• exasperated
• annoyed
• persecuted
• pestered
• hassled
• upset
• inconvenienced
• peeved
• perturbed
• displeased
• irked
• disturbed
• pinpricked
• angry
• angered
• infuriated
• haggled
• distressed
• galled
• outraged
• irate
• scunnered
• indignant
• narked
• inflamed
• put out
• rankled
• roiled
• steaming
• sore
• riled
• cross
• ireful
• irritable
• fretful
• resentful
• cantankerous
• mad
• teed off
• peevish
• petulant
• irascible
• dyspeptic
• bristly
• bilious
• testy
• piqued
• disapproving
• churlish
• snappish
• shirty
• grouchy
• grumpy
• huffy
• snuffy
• crabby
• touchy
• choleric
• ill-humored
• bearish
• cranky
• fussy

Dissimilar Words

• satisfied
• pleased
• happy
• content
• delighted
• calm
• serene
• placid
• tranquil
• peaceable
• pacific

plagued

2 of 2

verb

past tense of plague

as in afflicted

to cause persistent suffering to

plagued by a cough for all of last week

Synonyms & Similar Words

• afflicted
• persecuted
• tortured
• besieged
• cursed
• attacked
• beset
• bedeviled
• tormented
• troubled
• bothered
• racked
• harrowed
• disturbed
• agonized
• stung
• overwhelmed
• anguished
• struck
• pursued
• aggravated
• hurt
• annoyed
• excruciated
• assailed
• worried
• dogged
• oppressed
• hounded
• harassed
• irritated
• vexed
• upset
• pestered
• irked
• badgered
• rode
• tried
• exasperated
• bugged
• agitated
• stressed
• distressed
• stabbed
• griped
• perturbed
• grieved
• harried
• chafed
• disquieted
• molested
• strained
• riled
• peeved
• piqued
• victimized
• nettled
• crushed
• discomforted
• galled
• flustered
• overpowered
• pained
• put out
• tyrannized
• got
• grated
• pricked
• smote
• discomposed
• rasped
• smarted
• wrung
• martyred
• panged
• hagrode

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• helped
• aided
• assisted
• abetted
• relieved
• released
• delivered
• quieted
• soothed
• comforted
• contented
• consoled
• reprieved
• succored
• solaced

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of plagued

Verb

But he was plagued by guilt over his ancestor’s role in the trials, and felt compelled to explore themes of human character, greed, and social decay through his work. — Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2026

Joan realizes that her mother’s vanishing meshes with a larger tapestry of tragedy that has plagued their family over the years. — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2026

His season, which aired from September to November of that year, was plagued with controversy when Owens made headlines for comments about his dating age requirements before the show filmed. — Entertainment Weekly, 22 Oct. 2026

One witness, Rachel Abbott, who was five years old at the time said she was plagued by nightmares for the rest of her life after seeing the hanging. — Dr. Michael Good, Hartford Courant, 22 Oct. 2026

This was Barkley's first time back at practice, giving the offense a boost after being plagued by injuries. — Frederick Sutton Sinclair, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026

Nearly four years later, a smaller outbreak plagued Congo in its North Kivu region, leading to 2,229 deaths before it was contained. — Ananya Rupanagunta, Vox, 21 Oct. 2026

Mistakes in critical moments plagued FIU in a 26-23 home loss to Middle Tennessee, dropping the Panthers to 3-4 overall and 1-2 in Conference USA play. — Alejandro Hernandez, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2026

Vulture has also confirmed other teams, like its film and TV divisions, physical attractions, and marketing teams (including Tudum) were also plagued by cuts. — Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 14 Oct. 2026