Definitions

disease

[dih-zeez] / dɪˈziz /

NOUN

ailment, affliction

Synonyms

STRONGEST

Cancer bug condition contamination defect disorder epidemic fever flu illness infection inflammation malady plague sickness stroke syndrome virus

STRONG

ache affection attack blight breakdown canker collapse complaint contagion convulsions debility decrepitude distemper endemic feebleness fit hemorrhage indisposition infirmity misery seizure spell temperature unhealthiness unsoundness upset visitation

WEAK

ill health pathosis sickliness

Antonyms

STRONGEST

advantage good health health

STRONG

ability blessing boon happiness soundness strength

Example Sentences

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Several other strains of the bacteria exist and can infect other host plants, including citrus, stone fruits, almonds, oleander and some shade trees, according to the California Pierce’s Disease Control Program.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Paracervical blocks are so effective that both the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention support using them during IUD insertion.

From Slate • Jun. 7, 2026

Dr. Bhattacharya is director of the National Institutes of Health and acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention director general Jean Kaseya said there were 263 confirmed cases in both countries as of Saturday, with 43 confirmed deaths.

From Barron's • May 31, 2026

Disease runs rampant because few can afford health care, but starvation remains the number-one killer.

From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson

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