pestilence — a fatal epidemic disease, especially bubonic plague; something that is considered harmful, destructive, or evil
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a fatal epidemic disease, especially bubonic plague; something that is considered harmful, destructive, or evil
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpestələns/
Korean meaning: 치명적인 전염병, 특히 흑사병; 해롭고 파괴적이거나 악한 것
Korean pronunciation: **페**스틸런스
Example Sentences
- The king declared that gossip was a pestilence worse than any disease.
- Social media can sometimes act like a pestilence, spreading misinformation at lightning speed.
- My little brother's obsession with dad jokes is becoming a pestilence in our household.
pestilence
NOUN//ˈpestələns//
a fatal epidemic disease, especially bubonic plague; something that is considered harmful, destructive, or evil
a fatal epidemic disease, especially bubonic plague; something that is considered harmful, destructive, or evil
Pursuing excellence while pestilence shows its prevalence
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 'pestilentia'에서 유래했으며, '전염병'을 의미하는 'pestis'에서 파생되었습니다. 중세 시대 흑사병이 유럽을 휩쓸면서 이 단어가 공포의 대명사가 되었죠.
🎵Rhyme
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📝Examples
“The king declared that gossip was a pestilence worse than any disease.”
“Social media can sometimes act like a pestilence, spreading misinformation at lightning speed.”
“My little brother's obsession with dad jokes is becoming a pestilence in our household.”
“The pestilence of corruption had infected every level of the government.”
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