The plague ravaged Europe in the Middle Ages.

He rants about the current situation.

Bubonic plague is a serious infectious disease transmitted by fleas.

The Black Death ravaged Europe in the 14th century.

Swine fever is a serious viral disease in pigs.

One must avoid gossip and idle talk like the plague.

He often finds himself between the devil and the deep blue sea in his difficult decisions.

He does nothing but rant against the government all day long.

I will pester you until you give in.

You curse the bad weather.