Plague, v. t. [imp. & p. p.Plagued (?); p. pr. & vb. n.Plaguing.] 1. To infest or afflict with disease, calamity, or natural evil of any kind.
Thus were they plagued
And worn with famine. Milton.
2. Fig.: To vex; to tease; to harass.
She will plague the man that loves her most. Spenser.
Syn. — To vex; torment; distress; afflict; harass; annoy; tease; tantalize; trouble; molest; embarrass; perplex.