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

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diseases

Obesity increases the risk of many different diseases, including type 2 diabetes.

From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026

In an apparent response, Rospotrebnadzor on Tuesday announced that Russia was prepared to assist the United States in combating its own outbreaks of infectious diseases.

From Barron's ● Oct. 6, 2026

The institute where she worked studies other diseases.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026

Luckily, those diseases can be cured by antibiotics or other remedies.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 4, 2026

The boys and girls also had to prove that they were healthy and had no hereditary diseases.

From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti