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

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illnesses

So far, officials say they are not aware of any serious illnesses or deaths connected to the Trump-shaped pills.

From Salon ● Aug. 30, 2026

The bones also provided evidence of past injuries, illnesses, and other aspects of the individuals' health.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 30, 2026

Mental illnesses affect tens of millions of people every year, and barriers like high costs, insurance red tape and limited provider availability can make accessing mental healthcare difficult.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026

Even obesity, which connects to so many chronic illnesses, is being approached differently through GLP-1 drugs and related therapies.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 26, 2026

His illnesses were becoming so bad and so frequent that he sometimes could not work more than twenty minutes at a time without having a pain or discomfort somewhere.

From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman