word
Pestilence
PEH-stuh-luhns
/ˈpɛstʌlʌns/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
pestilence
Dictionary meaning
A pernicious and malign influence that is hard to get rid of.
Examples
- Racism is a pestilence at the heart of the nation.
Synonyms: canker
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