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Plural for any contagious disease that spreads rapidly and kills many people
“The bubonic plague, also known as the Black Death, was a devastating pestilence that swept through Europe in the 14th century, claiming the lives of millions.”
Plural for a cause of great distress or misfortune
“The economic recession proved to be a pestilence for small businesses, causing widespread distress and misfortune.”
Plural for a constituent that impairs the purity of something
Plural for a disease spread by close contact
Plural for noxious or annoying small animals or insects
Plural for an unpleasant or obnoxious person
Plural for the act or process of contaminating
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