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

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

"The constant bouncing of the pickleball is not only annoying but also subtly triggers stress, disrupts sleep, and increases the risk of cardiovascular disease," according to state-run VTC News website.

From Barron's

Improved air quality resulting from the industry's decline has been linked to drop in heart disease in the area, according to a study published this month in the journal Atmosphere.

From Barron's

Zielinski said UnitedHealth’s pharmacy arm also sent him excessive supplies of a once-a-month tablet to increase bone density and an inhaler that he uses only occasionally to relieve symptoms of a lung disease.

From The Wall Street Journal

Startup Lifordi Immunotherapeutics aims to bring a potent class of cancer treatments to patients with autoimmune diseases, the fruit of decades of research into combining antibodies and drugs.

From The Wall Street Journal

It's about raising awareness of this cruel disease and funds to support people impacted by it.

From BBC

disease

Example Sentences

Related Words