contagious vs pestiferous

contagious

adj
  • Having a disease that can be transmitted to another person. 

  • Easily transmitted to others. 

  • Easily passed on to others. 

pestiferous

adj
  • containing organisms that cause contagious diseases 

  • annoying, vexatious 

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