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pest
1[pest]
noun
an annoying or troublesome person, animal, or thing; nuisance.
Synonyms:an insect or other small animal that harms or destroys garden plants, trees, etc.
a deadly epidemic disease, especially a plague; pestilence.
Synonyms: , ,
Pest
2[pest, pesht]
noun
Budapest
pest
/ ɛ /
noun
a person or thing that annoys, esp by imposing itself when it is not wanted; nuisance
any organism that damages crops, injures or irritates livestock or man, or reduces the fertility of land
( as modifier )
pest control
rarean epidemic disease or pestilence
Other 51Թ Forms
- de-pest verb (used with object)
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of pest1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of pest1
Example Sentences
Despite knowing about the problem, the suit alleges, management failed to eradicate the pests from the hotel, exposing guests to harm.
Asbestos, electrical and fire safety issues, pest control and leaks, damp and mould are among the complaints, the watchdog receives .
The current all-action approach is a stark contrast to the laissez-faire situation of the past two years, during which there were no pest control measures in Sarajevo at all.
Huge numbers of rats are enjoying a "five star all-inclusive holiday" on one of Londonderry's most popular riverfront walkways, a pest control expert has warned.
County drove down the pest population, studies found.
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