Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pestilence
noun
/ˈpɛstɪləns/
Definition
A serious infectious disease that spreads quickly and causes many deaths.
Examples
- The pestilence swept through the village, leaving devastation in its wake.
- Many historical records describe how the Black Death was considered a great pestilence.
- Scientists work hard to understand the spread of pestilence to prevent future outbreaks.
Meaning
Pestilence refers to a highly contagious and deadly disease, often associated with outbreaks that have significant impact on populations.
Synonyms
- plague
- disease
- epidemic
- contagion
- infection
