Pestilence and Withering

Pestilence

Pestilence noun - A widespread disease resulting in a high rate of death.
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Withering and pestilence are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Withering" instead a noun "Pestilence".

Nearby Words: pestilential, pestilent

Withering

Withering noun - Any weakening or degeneration (especially through lack of use).
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Pestilence and withering are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Pestilence" instead a noun "Withering".

Nearby Words: wither, withered
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