Wordiyopestilence
🇬🇧 UK/'pestilәns/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions
n.
A highly contagious and deadly epidemic disease; something morally harmful and widespread.
瘟疫，疫病；有害的事物
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedExample Sentences
- 1.
The plague was viewed as a pestilence sent by God.
- 2.
Corruption is considered a pestilence that weakens institutions.
- 3.
Medieval Europe suffered greatly from pestilence during the fourteenth century.