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Plague
Historical Disease![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
Use 'plague' to refer to infamous disease outbreaks in history. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/z3mAaRro7dvfSVp8jyfyqePU60.webp)
Severity Context![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
Emphasize the severity and wide effect of an outbreak with 'plague'. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/w7khOhXh21n2l8YmJpc4vLc2g.webp)
Metaphorical Use![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
Use 'plague' metaphorically to compare a disease to past pandemics. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/NjfZO6IczbsxWTTpM3dVB7nYnc.webp)