noun
a fatal epidemic disease, especially bubonic plague
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The town was ravaged by a deadly pestilence that spread rapidly through the population.
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There's a nasty pestilence going around, so make sure to wash your hands frequently.
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Man, that flu is like a total pestilence, it's knocking everyone out.
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Hate and negativity can spread like a pestilence, infecting every aspect of one's life.