pest-n; 3 Senses

Sense Number 1: a plague, disease epidemic

Commentary: PEST[+state][+disease][+epidemic]

Examples:
The pest was spread by rodents coming off sailing ships.
Villagers up and down this river are dying from an unknown pest.

Mappings:
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 1, 2

Sense Number 2: an annoying person

Commentary: PEST[+entity][+person][+annoying]

Examples:
The pest behind me on the plane kicked my seat through the flight.
Mary didn't want to become a pest by asking too many questions.

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WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 3

Sense Number 3: destructive animal, often an insect

Commentary: PEST[+entity][+animal][+destructive]

Examples:
In recent years, deer have become real garden pests around here.
This spray will kill many types of flying pests.

Mappings:
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 4