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

She believes that's particularly difficult for people with chronic illnesses who may be unable to work or have limited incomes.

From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026

The physician also warned that requiring families to return repeatedly increases the chance children will miss doses, leaving them vulnerable to preventable illnesses.

From Salon ● Aug. 16, 2026

It added it was not aware of any specific illnesses linked to its products.

From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026

“To date, Taylor Fresh Foods is not aware of any reported illnesses linked to its products containing jalapeños,” the FDA stated.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026

The clinical symptoms of the disease served as a reminder of the fact that Ebola is related to certain kinds of flu-like illnesses seen in human children.

From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston