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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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But in lupus, and other autoimmune diseases, the B cells go rogue and produce antibodies that can attack the body.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Many of these diseases work in a similar way to lupus.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

The findings from this review suggest that moderate consumption of traditional, freshly brewed tea can be beneficial, especially for preventing cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and cancer.

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026

Franklin, who lives in Rogers, Texas, and works as an information processor, learned a few years ago that her diseases were connected after doing some research and attending a conference.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

He thought of infections, the many diseases Kathy had mentioned when trying to get him to leave the city.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers