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pest

[pest] / pɛst /
NOUN
person or thing that presents problem
Synonyms
STRONGEST
blight bug contagion epidemic infection plague scourge virus
STRONG
annoyance badgerer bane blister bore bother botheration creep curse drag drip exasperation headache irritant irritation nag nudge nuisance pain pesterer pestilence pill tease tormentor trial trouble vexation
WEAK
besetment crashing bore pain in the neck thorn in side
Antonyms
STRONGEST
advantage blessing boon
STRONG
aid comfort delight good health happiness help joy peace pleasure

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Jones added that spiders play a "vital ecological role" as natural pest controllers and help maintain balanced ecosystems.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

In this method, pest control workers drill into infested wood, reach the termite "gallery" or hiding area, and inject insecticide directly inside.

From Science Daily • Apr. 20, 2026

To help Californians rid the state of the pest, the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

She is the ultimate bruiser, a prolific trash-talker and a notorious pest.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 2026

They flocked by the hundreds in the reeds and were a serious pest.

From "The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm" by Nancy Farmer

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