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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 findings from this review suggest that moderate consumption of traditional, freshly brewed tea can be beneficial, especially for preventing cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and cancer.

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026

A second analysis, led by Associate Professor Brendon Neuen of The George Institute and published in JAMA, focused on participants with glomerular diseases.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

It’s part of an ambitious effort to curb the diseases the insects spread.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

The blood-brain barrier has hampered treatment of neurological disorders, says Luka Kulic, who heads early development in neuroscience and rare diseases at Roche.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

“Not very wise, Hermes. What proper employment can they engage in, that way? I foretell the future; Aesculapius cures diseases; you are a good messenger—but these two—are they to idle away their whole time?”

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton