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Pestilence

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Definition

Pestilence is a deadly infectious disease that spreads quickly and causes widespread illness or death.

Synonyms & similar words

pest pestis canker plague plague epidemic outbreak pandemic contagion infection disease outburst scourge affliction blight invasion visitation ravages curse menace calamity misfortune trouble affliction

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