Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pestilent
Adjective
/ˈpɛs.tɪ.lənt/
Definition
Causing or likely to cause infectious diseases; harmful or destructive.
Examples
- The pestilent air in the abandoned building made it unsafe to enter.
- During the outbreak, many people feared the pestilent effects of the virus.
- His pestilent behavior poisoned the atmosphere of the team.
Meaning
Pestilent refers to something that spreads disease or is deadly in nature.
Synonyms
- Infectious
- Deadly
- Destructive
- Virulent
- Malignant
