plagued

3 definitions • 4 examples

past simple and past participle of

to cause worry, pain, or difficulty to someone or something over a period of time:

Financial problems have been plaguing their new business partners.

My shoulder's been plaguing me all week.

to annoy someone, especially by asking repeated questions:

The children plagued him with questions all through lunch.

He's been plaguing me for a loan of the book.