PEST Synonyms: 93 Similar and Opposite Words

pest

noun

ˈpest

as in plague

a widespread disease resulting in a high rate of death one of the great pests of the 20th century was the influenza epidemic of 1918, which killed millions across the globe

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as in nuisance

one who is obnoxiously annoying stop being a pest to your sister and go find something else to do

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as in headache

something that is a source of irritation a never-ending construction project that continues to be a pest for motorists

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Recent Examples of pest Interplanting is also said to reduce pests and disease. —

Sarah Lyon, Architectural Digest, 19 Mar. 2026 Novice gardeners may start with optimism, but they can sometimes be discouraged by summer pests, weeds, and maintenance. —

Charlie Vargas, Oc Register, 18 Mar. 2026 Native to Asia, black carp were initially imported into the United States in the 1970s and 1980s to control snail pests in aquaculture ponds. —

Cheyenne Derksen, Oklahoman, 18 Mar. 2026 The spiders primarily feed on small insects caught in their webs and help regulate pest populations. —

Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 17 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pest

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Noun

Bus accidents plague Nepal’s mountain regions, due to narrow roads, poorly maintained vehicles and difficult terrain.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2026
When viewers first met Robby, the man was a nervous wreck, lost in inescapable memories of the ER’s plague years.

— Graham Hillard, The Washington Examiner, 13 Mar. 2026