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

Example Sentences

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The agency said the extreme heat will increase the risk of heat-related illnesses.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 30, 2026

This Air Force base alone handles 700 new recruits every week, with people flying in from all across the nation, bringing whatever illnesses they pick up along the way.

From Salon • Jun. 30, 2026

The executive order “brought a big sigh of relief to CEOs across the country,” said Bill Marler, a lawyer who represents victims of food-borne illnesses.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 29, 2026

Prolonged or acute exposure to smoke has been known to trigger heart attacks, strokes and other serious respiratory illnesses.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2026

I've represented mentally disabled people whose illnesses have often landed them in prison for decades.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson