Seuche
- An epidemic or widespread disease affecting many individuals in a community or region simultaneously. nounThe Seuche spread rapidly through the town, affecting nearly every household.Efforts to contain the Seuche were implemented by health officials to prevent further outbreaks.
- A figurative term used to describe a harmful or undesirable phenomenon that spreads quickly and affects a large number of people. nounThe misinformation acted like a Seuche, spreading through social media platforms unchecked.Some described the rapid rise of the trend as a cultural Seuche, influencing people across the globe.