pestilence (Meaning)
pestilence (n)
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
any epidemic disease with a high death rate
a pernicious and malign influence that is hard to get rid of
pestilence (n.)
Specifically, the disease known as the plague; hence, any contagious or infectious epidemic disease that is virulent and devastating.
Fig.: That which is pestilent, noxious, or pernicious to the moral character of great numbers.
Synonyms & Antonyms of pestilence
pestilence Sentence Examples
- The pestilence spread rapidly through the overcrowded city, leaving a trail of devastation in its wake.
- The village was abandoned as a result of the pestilence, its houses and streets emptied of life.
- The victims of the pestilence suffered from excruciating pain, their bodies wracked with fever and delirium.
- The stench of the pestilence permeated the air, a constant reminder of the horrors it brought.
- Fear of the pestilence gripped the hearts of the people, leading to suspicion and division.
- Doctors and healers were overwhelmed by the pestilence, their efforts futile against its relentless spread.
- The king imposed a quarantine in an attempt to contain the pestilence, but it proved ineffective.
- The pestilence left its mark on the land, scarring it with mass graves and abandoned settlements.
- Historians believe the pestilence may have been the result of a contaminated water supply or a new and virulent disease.
- The pestilence remains a haunting reminder of the fragility of human life and the devastating consequences of unchecked disease.
FAQs About the word pestilence
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 infec
plague,pest, illness, sickness, blight, infirmity, ailment, malady, contagion, pandemic
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The pestilence spread rapidly through the overcrowded city, leaving a trail of devastation in its wake.
The village was abandoned as a result of the pestilence, its houses and streets emptied of life.
The victims of the pestilence suffered from excruciating pain, their bodies wracked with fever and delirium.
The stench of the pestilence permeated the air, a constant reminder of the horrors it brought.
