Synonyms of pestilence

pestilence

noun

ˈpe-stə-lən(t)s 

as in plague

a widespread disease resulting in a high rate of death

the fear that terrorists could unleash a pestilence that would wreak unspeakable havoc

Synonyms & Similar Words

• plague
• pest
• epidemic
• infection
• illness
• pandemic
• malady
• sickness
• contagion
• murrain
• blight
• ailment
• infirmity
• scourge
• curse
• affliction
• affection

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of pestilence

Disease, pestilence and death: Has unsealing King Tut's tomb unleashed an ancient curse? Fox Nation's 'Tales of Terror: The Curse of King Tut' unravels the media frenzy that came on the heels of uncovering the Egyptian pharaoh's ancient tomb and the devastation that followed. —Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 30 Nov. 2024

Sometimes, what happens at the border — contraband, counterfeit items, illicit drugs, agricultural pestilence and non-native plant species — stays at the border. —Mandi Wright, Detroit Free Press, 21 Nov. 2024

Israel has no choice but to go to this area to get rid of the pestilence and hopefully rescue the innocent hostages. —Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 25 May 2024

In dramatic lore they are known as famine, pestilence, destruction and death. —Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2024