Definition of Pestilence
Pestilence
pes·ti·lence
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
in old usage, an infectious/contagious disease that is widespread in a particular community at some time, and that is often extremely severe/harmful or fatal, especially the bubonic plague;
e.g. The pestilence spread rapidly through the city.
(noun)
something that is harmful or destructive in nature;
e.g. His rumors are a pestilence that he unleashes on those who annoy him.
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