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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Michael Campbell, also known as Michael Patrick, was diagnosed with the terminal disease in February 2023.

From BBC

Its socialized health system recommends fewer vaccines than most countries in the West because some diseases like hepatitis B are less prevalent there.

From The Wall Street Journal

He would have had far more United appearances to his name had his career not been disrupted by the chronic bowel disease ulcerative colitis.

From BBC

A deal for Ventyx, which specializes in developing pills that can treat inflammatory diseases, could be announced imminently, the people said.

From The Wall Street Journal

The former Little Mix star revealed that her twin baby daughters have the condition, which Nelson described as the "most severe muscular disease".

From BBC

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