pests

nounperson or thing that presents problem

Word Origin & History

1550s (in imprecations, "a pest upon ____," etc.), "plague, pestilence," from Middle French peste (1530s), from Latin pestis "deadly contagious disease; a curse, bane," of uncertain origin. Meaning "noxious or troublesome person or thing" first recorded c.1600.

Example Sentences for pests

"It's more than the butter that pests you," said Liza, with a wise shake of the head.

They gave Joe time to rid himself of the pests, and returned to the fire.

It has been a comfort to be free, thus far, from these pests of camp life.

Never before had she been shielded from the pests of outdoor life.

It is not so gorgeous as the rose, but it is at least free from the pests.

By the agency of evil demons they have stolen into human life with the other pests.

Get a doctor if the pests are sick, because we don't want investigations.

The method of study may be taken as applicable to any other pests which it may be necessary to combat.

They make up for all they take in this way by the pests they destroy.

After a time they may succeed in reducing the numbers of these pests.

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