rife
adjective/raɪf/
Frequency rank: #11,207 most common English word
Meaning
Full of something undesirable; widespread.
Example sentence
The old neighborhood was rife with rumors about the abandoned house.
Synonyms & related words
- filled
- overflowing
- abundant
- widespread
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