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Meaning of the word pests in English

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pests

Noun

1.

a destructive insect or other animal that attacks crops, food, livestock, etc.

Example:
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the tomato plant attracts a pest called whitefly
2.

an annoying person or thing; a nuisance.

Example:
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he was a real pest
Synonym:
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