diseases

NOUN

ailment, affliction

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bug cancer 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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The risk of West Nile and other mosquito-borne diseases increases during hot weather, typically from June to October.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026

Anything is fair game, from oil prices and the spread of infectious diseases to international incidents.

From Slate • Jun. 30, 2026

Its initial focus will be on B-cell-mediated autoimmune diseases like systemic lupus erythematosus—a chronic condition where the immune system attacks healthy tissues and organs.

From Barron's • Jun. 26, 2026

The team believes the discovery could eventually improve understanding of both infectious diseases and autoimmune disorders, leading to new treatment strategies.

From Science Daily • Jun. 24, 2026

My specific focus is on infectious diseases and their role in spatial teleportation.

From "The First State of Being" by Erin Entrada Kelly