1. (noun)plague, pestilence, pest, pestis a serious (sometimes fatal) infection of rodents caused by Yersinia pestis and accidentally transmitted to humans by the bite of a flea that has bitten an infected animal Synonyms: pesterer, canker, infestation, pestilence, pestis, gadfly, plague, pest, cuss, blighter
2. (noun)plague, pestilence, pest any epidemic disease with a high death rate Synonyms: pesterer, canker, infestation, pestilence, pestis, gadfly, plague, pest, cuss, blighter
3. (noun)infestation, plague a swarm of insects that attack plants Synonyms: pest, infestation, plague, pestilence, pestis
4. (noun)plague any large scale calamity (especially when thought to be sent by God) Synonyms: pest, infestation, pestilence, pestis
5. (verb)plague an annoyance Synonyms: pest, infestation, pestilence, pestis
6. (verb)blight, plague cause to suffer a blight Synonyms: chevvy, molest, hassle, harass, chivy, plague, provoke, blight, chevy, beset, harry, chivvy
1. plague Abomination (from the L. ab omen, a thing of ill omen) was originally applied to anything held in religious or ceremonial aversion or abhorrence; as, "The things which are highly esteemed amo Synonyms: abomination, abhorrence, curse, hatred, plague, abuse, detestation, horror, shame, annoyance, disgust, iniquity, villainy, aversion, evil, nuisance, wickedness, crime, execration, offense Antonyms: affection, blessing, enjoyment, joy, appreciation, delight, esteem, satisfaction, approval, desire, gratification, treat, benefit
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