pestilent

UK /ˈpɛstələnt/ US /ˈpɛstələnt/

adj 3

Definitions

adj

Highly injurious or destructive to life: deadly.

Annoying.

Harmful to morals or public order.

adjective — likely to spread and cause an epidemic disease

adjective — exceedingly harmful

You shouted. You have been pestilent. But so far, you have not been a traitor.

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