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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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The Food and Drug Administration oversees drugs to treat diseases.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

Type 2 diabetes is one of the world's fastest growing chronic diseases.

From Science Daily • May 19, 2026

“The good news is that people are living longer with certain diseases, and the bad news is the same — people are living longer with certain diseases.”

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

While weight-loss medications are designed as lifelong treatments for chronic diseases, namely obesity and Type 2 diabetes, they are increasingly marketed as lifestyle fixes.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

The maximum capacity of the arena is three thousand people, which is more than perfect for Deckers, their guests, those with incurable diseases, and anyone else looking to enjoy the experience.

From "They Both Die at the End" by Adam Silvera