- 1if something bad or unpleasant is rife in a place, it is very common there synonym widespread It is a country where corruption is rife. Rumors are rife that he is going to resign.
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- 2rife (with something) full of something bad or unpleasant Los Angeles is rife with gossip about the stars' private lives.
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