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pestilent

adjective

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Pronunciation: /ˈpɛstələnt/ / /ˈpɛstɪlənt/ / /ˈpɛstlənt/

adj

Etymology: Middle English, from Latin pestilens, from Latin pestis.

  1. Highly injurious or destructive to life: deadly.
  2. Annoying.
  3. Harmful to morals or public order.