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diseases

NOUN

ailment, affliction

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bug cancer 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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As pets live longer, their chances of developing diseases increase.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

Researchers found that people reaching at least 25 AQ points per week significantly lowered their risk of lifestyle related diseases.

From Science Daily • May 16, 2026

"The UK has a world-leading national immunisation programme, which is regularly reviewed and updated to reflect the changing nature of infectious diseases and provide the best protection and outcomes for the public."

From BBC • May 16, 2026

We know that diseases can and do spread easily between people on cruises, but how much worse they are than in general life is hard to evaluate for sure.

From Slate • May 16, 2026

She is by far the most attractive member of the family, yet she spends most of her time and money disguising herself beneath prosthetic humps and appliquéd skin diseases.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris