The action of irrupting or breaking into; a violent entry or invasion; an inbreaking; an intrusion.
An abrupt increase in the size of a movement or organization.
An abrupt increase of an animal population.
A widespread affliction, calamity or destructive influx, especially when seen as divine retribution.
A group of common grackles.
The bubonic plague, the pestilent disease caused by the virulent bacterium Yersinia pestis.
An epidemic or pandemic caused by any pestilence, but specifically by the above disease.
A grave nuisance, whatever greatly irritates.
To harass, pester or annoy someone persistently or incessantly.
To afflict with a disease or other calamity.