Pestilent
adjective
Causing or likely to cause serious harm or disease.
The pestilent fever spread rapidly through the village.
Usage tips
Neutral
pestilent thoughts,pestilent disease,pestilent influences
adjective
Destructive to health and unsound, often used metaphorically.
The pestilent atmosphere of the debate left many feeling uneasy.
Usage tips
Formal
pestilent air,pestilent culture,pestilent environment
adjective
Causing or likely to cause serious harm or disease.
The pestilent fever spread rapidly through the village.
Usage tips
Neutral
pestilent thoughts,pestilent disease,pestilent influences
adjective
Destructive to health and unsound, often used metaphorically.
The pestilent atmosphere of the debate left many feeling uneasy.
Usage tips
Formal
pestilent air,pestilent culture,pestilent environment
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Metaphorical
Using 'pestilent' metaphorically can suggest that an idea or influence is harmful, not just a physical disease.
In recent discussions, certain ideologies have been described as pestilent.
Pro Tip 2/3Medical Context
Understanding 'pestilent' in a medical context emphasizes its association with diseases.
Many pestilent diseases pose a threat to public health.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Connotation
Be mindful of the emotional weight of 'pestilent'; it often conveys severity and danger.
When discussing conflicts, labeling actions as pestilent can evoke strong reactions.
Pro Tip 1/3Metaphorical
Using 'pestilent' metaphorically can suggest that an idea or influence is harmful, not just a physical disease.
In recent discussions, certain ideologies have been described as pestilent.
Pro Tip 2/3Medical Context
Understanding 'pestilent' in a medical context emphasizes its association with diseases.
Many pestilent diseases pose a threat to public health.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Connotation
Be mindful of the emotional weight of 'pestilent'; it often conveys severity and danger.
When discussing conflicts, labeling actions as pestilent can evoke strong reactions.
Pro Tip 1/3Metaphorical
Using 'pestilent' metaphorically can suggest that an idea or influence is harmful, not just a physical disease.
In recent discussions, certain ideologies have been described as pestilent.
Pro Tip 2/3Medical Context
Understanding 'pestilent' in a medical context emphasizes its association with diseases.
Many pestilent diseases pose a threat to public health.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Connotation
Be mindful of the emotional weight of 'pestilent'; it often conveys severity and danger.
When discussing conflicts, labeling actions as pestilent can evoke strong reactions.
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