Grime and Pestilence

Grime

Grime noun - Foul matter that mars the purity or cleanliness of something.

Pestilence and grime are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Pestilence" instead a noun "Grime".

Nearby Words: grimy, grimed

Pestilence

Pestilence noun - A widespread disease resulting in a high rate of death.
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Synonyms for Pestilence

Grime and pestilence are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Grime" instead a noun "Pestilence".

Nearby Words: pestilential, pestilent

How words are described

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