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Synonyms & Similar Words
plague
epidemic
pandemic
disease
scourge
affliction
calamity
disaster
catastrophe
outbreak
contagion
infection
sickness
illness
malady
ailment
epidemic disease
infectious disease
contagious disease
deadly disease
lethal disease
fatal disease
widespread disease
rampant disease
prevalent disease
endemic disease
virulent disease
severe disease
acute disease
chronic disease
incurable disease
Meaning of Pestilence
A contagious or infectious disease that spreads rapidly and widely, often causing widespread harm or death
Definitions
- The definition of pestilence according to Oxford Languages is a contagious or infectious disease that spreads rapidly and widely, or a thing that is considered to be a nuisance or evil
- * It can also refer to a state or condition of being plagued or afflicted by something
Etymology of Pestilence
The word "pestilence" has its roots in the Old French word "pestilence", which is derived from the Latin word "pestilentia", meaning "plague" or "pestilence"
The Latin word is derived from "pestis", meaning "plague" or "pest", and the suffix "-ulentia", which forms an abstract noun indicating a condition or state
The word has been used in English since the 14th century to describe contagious or infectious diseases, as well as things that are considered to be nuisances or evils
Example Uses
- The city was hit by a pestilence that spread rapidly and killed thousands of people
- * The company's financial troubles were a pestilence that affected the entire industry
- * The pollution in the air was a pestilence that made it hard to breathe
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
health
wellness
wellbeing
fitness
wholesomeness
salubrity
hygiene
sanitation
cleanliness
purity
innocuity
harmlessness
benignity
mildness
moderation
temperance
balance
stability
security
safety
protection
immunity