PESTILENCE
(noun)Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Pestilence.
Pestilence - as a noun
A serious (sometimes fatal) infection of rodents caused by yersinia pestis and accidentally transmitted to humans by the bite of a flea that has bitten an infected animal
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pestpestisplagueHypernyms (Closely Related)
epidemic diseaseHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A pernicious and malign influence that is hard to get rid of
Example: "Racism is a pestilence at the heart of the nation"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cankerExample Sentences
"The town was devastated by a deadly pestilence that spread rapidly."
"The doctor worked tirelessly to treat the victims of the pestilence."
"The pestilence took a toll on the livestock, causing widespread death."
"The medieval era was plagued by various pestilences such as the Black Death."
"People took extreme measures to prevent the spread of the pestilence."
Word Game Points
Is PESTILENCE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, pestilence is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PESTILENCE has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.
Is PESTILENCE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, pestilence is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPESTILENCE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.
Is PESTILENCE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, pestilence is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPESTILENCE has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.
