illnesses

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

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illnesses

So far, officials say they are not aware of any serious illnesses or deaths connected to the Trump-shaped pills.

From Salon ● Aug. 30, 2026

Exposure to particulate matter has been connected to respiratory and cardiovascular illnesses as well as neurological diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 30, 2026

She’s more cautious, however, when patients have moderate or advanced dementia, wandering behavior, recurring episodes of confusion, significant behavioral symptoms, unstable medical illnesses or impaired mobility.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026

Quitting smoking reduces your risk of serious illnesses like heart disease, lung cancer, and stroke.

From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026

Had the Republic murdered relatives of my Drake classmates too, all those people who died in combat or in accidents or of illnesses?

From "Legend" by Marie Lu