disease

[dih-zeez] / dɪˈziz /

NOUN

ailment, affliction

Synonyms

STRONGEST

Cancer bug 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 WHO was alerted to the emergence of a high-mortality disease on May 5 after the deaths of, among others, four healthcare workers in four days in the area of Mongbwalu.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

Tens of millions of people suffer from Alzheimer’s disease globally.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

Actor A. Russell Andrews, whose credits include “Straight Outta Compton,” “Insecure” and “Better Call Saul,” says he is living with ALS, the same disease that claimed the life of actor Eric Dane in February.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

Richard Isaacson is a neurologist who works with patients who are trying to prevent Alzheimer’s disease.

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

Could this have something to do with his strange love disease?

From "Klawde: Evil Alien Warlord Cat" by Johnny Marciano and Emily Chenoweth

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