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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>— see plague
2
one who is obnoxiously annoying<stop being a pest to your sister and go find something else to do>— see nuisance 1
3
something that is a source of irritation<a never-ending construction project that continues to be a pest for motorists>— see annoyance 3
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