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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Caring for both and knowing such diseases run in her family, aging’s toll is always on her mind.

From The Wall Street Journal

But the fire had seemingly set the disease ablaze, and I could hide it no longer.

From Los Angeles Times

The author of Heated Rivalry has revealed the success of the TV adaptation has resulted in her receiving specialist help with her Parkinson's disease.

From BBC

They examined whether living near a Superfund site was linked to more advanced disease.

From Science Daily

What has changed is her acceptance 2½ years ago that she has a disease, obesity, and that this time around there was something not called “willpower” to help her manage it.

From Los Angeles Times

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