pestiferous

[US]/ˌpɛstɪˈfɛrəs/
[UK]/ˌpɛstəˈfɪrəs/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj.causing disease; harmful to society; evil; wicked

Phrases & Collocations

pestiferous insects

pestiferous environment

pestiferous weeds

pestiferous bacteria

pestiferous conditions

pestiferous air

pestiferous animals

pestiferous habits

pestiferous substances

pestiferous diseases

Example Sentences

the pestiferous insects invaded the garden.

his pestiferous behavior drove everyone away.

the pestiferous smell from the garbage was unbearable.

pestiferous ideas can spread quickly in society.

the pestiferous conditions in the area prompted a health warning.

they tried to eliminate the pestiferous weeds in the field.

the pestiferous rumors affected his reputation.

she couldn't stand the pestiferous attitude of her coworker.

the pestiferous bacteria caused an outbreak of illness.

they worked hard to remove the pestiferous mold from the walls.

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