pestilences

noun

plural of pestilence
as in plagues
a widespread disease resulting in a high rate of death the fear that terrorists could unleash a pestilence that would wreak unspeakable havoc

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plagues
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  • Pneumonic plague is one of three types of plagues that are caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis.
    — Tim Lister, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Most people go to campgrounds to escape the plagues of modern technology, so try to keep the decibels to a minimum.
    — Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2026
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“Pestilences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pestilences. Accessed 10 Oct. 2026.

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