rife

• Describe algo que está muy extendido, abundante o lleno de algo, a menudo con una connotación negativa.

Describes something that is widespread, abundant, or full of something, often used with negative connotations.

1. Widespread or abundantC1formal

   Something that is very common or occurs frequently, often in a negative context.

   abundante, extendido

   • Corruption was rife in the government at that time.
   • Rumors were rife about the company's financial troubles.
   • The city was rife with crime during the economic downturn.

   Sinónimoscommonpervasiveprevalentrampantubiquitouswidespread

   Antónimosrarescarce

2. Full of somethingC1formal

   Used to describe a situation or place that is filled with something, especially something unpleasant.

   Plagado de algo

   • The report was rife with errors and inaccuracies.
   • The area is rife with poverty and disease.
   • His speech was rife with contradictions.

   Sinónimosfraughtoverflowingteeming

   Antónimosdevoidempty