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pestiferous

UK
/pɛsˈtɪf.ər.əs/
US
/pɛsˈtɪf.ɚ.əs/

Translations

pestiferousadjective
more pestiferous
Comp.
most pestiferous
Super.
UK
/pɛsˈtɪf.ər.əs/
US
/pɛsˈtɪf.ɚ.əs/
pestilentielQui transmet ou provoque une maladie ; soutenu.
The pestiferous mosquitoes were a major concern for the health officials in the area.
Les moustiques pestilentiels étaient une grande préoccupation pour les responsables de la santé de la région.
pernicieuxQui est moralement ou socialement nuisible ; soutenu.
The pamphlet was branded pestiferous by the authorities, who feared it would corrupt the youth.
Le pamphlet fut qualifié de pernicieux par les autorités, qui craignaient qu’il ne corrompe la jeunesse.
Additional translations
gênantEmploi figuré : qui cause de l’ennui, des désagréments ou des troubles.
Synonyms
malignant
dangerous
infectious
contagious
noxious
harmful

Definitions

pestiferousadjective
Carrying or producing a disease; infectious.
The pestiferous mosquitoes were a major concern for the health officials in the area.
Causing annoyance or trouble; troublesome.
The pestiferous noise from the construction site made it difficult to concentrate on work.
Morally or socially pernicious; corrupting or harmful to good order.
The pamphlet was branded pestiferous by the authorities, who feared it would corrupt the youth.
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