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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The risk of West Nile and other mosquito-borne diseases increases during hot weather, typically from June to October.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026

Anything is fair game, from oil prices and the spread of infectious diseases to international incidents.

From Slate • Jun. 30, 2026

Dr. Rose noted that the findings are particularly important because changes in body composition are linked to the development and progression of many chronic diseases later in life.

From Science Daily • Jun. 28, 2026

Its initial focus will be on B-cell-mediated autoimmune diseases like systemic lupus erythematosus—a chronic condition where the immune system attacks healthy tissues and organs.

From Barron's • Jun. 26, 2026

And the more we got sick, the more diseases spread.

From "Lost Boy, Lost Girl" by John Bul Dau