Synonyms for pestis
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
Plague.
Example sentences
- plague Their first daughter died from the plague in 1576.
- pest Spider mites are a pest that damages English ivy.
- pestilence Tom doesn't know the difference between pastry and pestilence.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| pestis | rising | |
| plague | rising | |
| pest | falling | |
| pestilence | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 4 letters
- pest1
- 6 letters
- plague1
- 10 letters
- pestilence3
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (pestilence3 = 3 syllables).