Definition of pestilence

pestilence

Noun

a pernicious and malign influence that is hard to get rid of

Example

"racism is a pestilence at the heart of the nation"

Synonyms

canker

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Adverb

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Adverb

in a sparing manner

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Adjective

united as if by glue

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Adjective

quantifier

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