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PESTS

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There are 4 meanings of the word Pests.

Pests - 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)
pestilencepestisplague
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
epidemic disease
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Any epidemic disease with a high death rate

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pestilenceplague

A persistently annoying person

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blightercussgadflypesterer
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
persecutortormentertormentor
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Any unwanted and destructive insect or other animal that attacks food or crops or livestock etc.

Example: "He sprayed the garden to get rid of pests"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
animalanimate beingbeastbrutecreaturefauna
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The garden is infested with pests."
"We need to take measures to control the pests in our house."
"The pests have destroyed all the crops in the field."
"It's frustrating to have pests like rats running around the attic."
"The farmer uses pesticides to protect his crops from pests."
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Word Game Points

Is PESTS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, pests is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PESTS has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.

Is PESTS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, pests is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PESTS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.

Is PESTS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, pests is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PESTS has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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