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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

Example Sentences

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In rare cases, the infection may produce more severe illnesses such as arterial infections, endocarditis and arthritis, the agency added.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

Doctors may order lab tests to rule out other illnesses, but there is still no objective biological test that can confirm depression or detect it early.

From Science Daily • May 4, 2026

It is ranked by the World Health Organisation as one of the top 10 most debilitating illnesses and can form such a grip on an individual that it controls their entire life.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

The stocks of several companies developing psychedelic treatments for mental illnesses soared in premarket trade on Monday morning after President Donald Trump put his support behind them.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 20, 2026

The Holtons had been there when their children were sick; had comforted them when these illnesses proved mortal.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson