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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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But transmission of the Andes strain, Gounder noted, is not generally thought to be transmitted as easily as airborne illnesses like Covid, flu or measles.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

Because mitochondrial dysfunction is involved in many chronic illnesses, scientists are exploring whether similar gut targeted approaches could eventually help other disorders as well.

From Science Daily • May 8, 2026

This cooling reduces the risk of heat illnesses and can lower homeowner energy costs.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

Some scientific studies have suggested possible links between glyphosate use and cancer and other illnesses.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

But my illnesses have been minor and not life-threatening.

From "Counting by 7s" by Holly Goldberg Sloan