What does pest mean?
Pest means (now rare) A pestilence, i.e. a deadly epidemic, a deadly plague..
Pest
/pɛst/ · noun
Meaning
(now rare) A pestilence, i.e. a deadly epidemic, a deadly plague..
Definitions by Sense
- (now rare) A pestilence, i.e. a deadly epidemic, a deadly plague.
- Any destructive insect that attacks crops or livestock; an agricultural pest.
- An annoying person, a nuisance.
- An animal regarded as a nuisance, destructive, or a parasite, vermin.
- An invasive weed.
Example Sentences
From the perspective of traditional Chinese culture, pests and famines are reflections of the current administration’s lack of moral values and deviation from divine will. The head of the administration (the emperor in the past) would then issue an edict to sincerely repent and correct his wrongdoings.
Synonyms for pest
Antonyms for pest
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Word Forms
- pests
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for pest?
Common synonyms include bug, cuss, gadfly, blighter.
What is the opposite of pest?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use pest in a sentence?
From the perspective of traditional Chinese culture, pests and famines are reflections of the current administration’s lack of moral values and deviation from divine will. The head of the administration (the emperor in the past) would then issue an edict to sincerely repent and correct his wrongdoings.
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