Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Pests.
Pests - as a noun
A serious (sometimes fatal) infection of rodents caused by yersinia pestis and accidentally transmitted to humans by the bite of a flea that has bitten an infected animal
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pestilence14pestisplague9Hypernyms (Closely Related)
epidemic diseaseHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A persistently annoying person
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blighter14cuss6gadfly14pesterer10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
persecutor14tormenter11tormentor11Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Any unwanted and destructive insect or other animal that attacks food or crops or livestock etc.
Example: "He sprayed the garden to get rid of pests"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
animal8animate beingbeast7brute7creature10fauna8Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The garden is infested with pests."
"We need to take measures to control the pests in our house."
"The pests have destroyed all the crops in the field."
"It's frustrating to have pests like rats running around the attic."
"The farmer uses pesticides to protect his crops from pests."
Word Game Points
Is PESTS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, pests is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PESTS has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.
Is PESTS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, pests is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPESTS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.
Is PESTS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, pests is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPESTS has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.
