plague

verb

To cause continuous trouble, annoyance, or suffering to someone or something.

"Doubts plagued him constantly."

noun

A highly contagious, often fatal bacterial disease causing fever and swellings.

"The city suffered a terrible plague."

Thesaurus

Synonyms: infestation, pest, pestilence, beset, chevy, provoke, hassle, chevvy, chivvy, harry, molest, harass