Defect
Defect noun - Something that spoils the appearance or completeness of a thing.
Pestilence and defect are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Pestilence" instead a noun "Defect".
Pestilence
Pestilence noun - A widespread disease resulting in a high rate of death.
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Synonyms for Pestilence
Defect and pestilence are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Defect" instead a noun "Pestilence".
Nearby Words: pestilential, pestilent
How words are described
| single | single defect | single pestilence |
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Pestilence and Defect. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 27, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/defect/pestilence
Defect & Pestilence. N.p., 2016. Web. 27 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/defect/pestilence>.
Pestilence or Defect. 2016. Accessed July 27, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/defect/pestilence.
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