pestiferous

• Adjectif désuet signifiant qui cause de la peste ou des maladies, ou qui est importun, agaçant, nuisible ou moralement corrompu.

An archaic adjective meaning troublesome, annoying, or carrying disease; historically used to describe something that is a nuisance or morally harmful.

1. Contaminated with infecting organismsC2formalmedical

   Containing or carrying harmful microorganisms that can cause disease.

   contaminé par des agents infectieux

   • The pestiferous water supply caused a widespread outbreak of cholera.
   • They quarantined the pestiferous livestock to prevent further infection.
   • The old, pestiferous building was a breeding ground for bacteria.

   Synonymescontaminateddiseasedinfectedpestilentpestilentialseptic

   Antonymesasepticgermfreesanitizedsterile

2. Likely to spread epidemic diseaseC2formalmedical

   Having the potential to cause or spread a contagious disease on a large scale.

   susceptible de propager une épidémie

   • The pestiferous conditions in the refugee camp were alarming.
   • Pestiferous rats were blamed for the spread of the plague.
   • The authorities acted quickly to contain the pestiferous outbreak.

   Synonymescontagiousepidemicinfectiouspestilentpestilential

   Antonymessalubrioussanitarywholesome

3. Tending to corrupt or pervertC2formal

   Having a harmful or corrupting influence on morals or behavior.

   Corrupteur

   • The pestiferous influence of the cult leader was widely condemned.
   • He argued that the book's pestiferous ideas would corrupt young minds.
   • The regime's pestiferous propaganda sought to undermine democratic values.

   Synonymesbanefulcorruptingdeleteriousharmfulnoxiouspernicious

   Antonymesbeneficialedifyingupliftingwholesome

4. Causing irritation or annoyanceC2formal

   Troublesome, annoying, or bothersome.

   qui cause de l'irritation ou de l'agacement

   • The pestiferous neighbor constantly complained about the noise.
   • Her pestiferous habit of interrupting everyone made conversations difficult.
   • The pestiferous fly buzzed around the room all afternoon.

   Synonymesaggravatingannoyingbothersomeexasperatingirksomepestilenttroublesomevexatious

   Antonymesagreeabledelightfulpleasantpleasing