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illnesses

NOUN

disease; bad health

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ailment breakdown collapse disability disorder disturbance flu ill health malady relapse seizure sickness syndrome virus

STRONG

affliction attack bug complaint confinement convalescence dose fit indisposition infirmity malaise prostration

WEAK

ailing diseasedness failing health poor health unhealth what's going around

Antonyms

STRONGEST

health order

STRONG

aid good health healthiness

WEAK

well-being wellness

Example Sentences

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From a theoretical perspective, cruises are absolutely great places for illnesses to thrive .

From Slate • May 16, 2026

As of Tuesday, there have been 11 suspected illnesses, nine of which have been confirmed with PCR tests.

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

Because mitochondrial dysfunction is involved in many chronic illnesses, scientists are exploring whether similar gut targeted approaches could eventually help other disorders as well.

From Science Daily • May 8, 2026

This cooling reduces the risk of heat illnesses and can lower homeowner energy costs.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

The Holtons had been there when their children were sick; had comforted them when these illnesses proved mortal.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson