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(n): 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

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(n): any infectious disease that develops and spreads rapidly to many people

(n): any epidemic disease with a high death rate

(n): any infectious disease that develops and spreads rapidly to many people

(n): a swarm of insects that attack plants

(n): a group of many things in the air or on the ground

(n): any large scale calamity (especially when thought to be sent by God)

(n): an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

(n): an annoyance

(n): something or someone that causes trouble; a source of unhappiness

(v): cause to suffer a blight

(v): cause physical pain or suffering in

(v): annoy continually or chronically

(v): cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations

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