Definitions

illness

[il-nis] / ˈɪl nɪs /

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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The results add to growing evidence that EBV plays a role in autoimmune illness.

From Science Daily

When they defeated Michigan, the team was dealing with an illness that sidelined multiple gymnasts.

From Los Angeles Times

Flu jabs still work to protect against severe illness.

From BBC

In addition to losing her job, she had also lost her private medical insurance, at a crucial moment in her illness.

From BBC

Her partner said she died in hospital after a short illness.

From BBC