Definitions

disease

[dih-zeez] / dɪˈziz /

NOUN

ailment, affliction

Synonyms

STRONGEST

Cancer bug 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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Research group, the Lobular Moon Shot Project, is calling on the government to fund a £20m research project into the basic biology of the disease.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

The results also support growing evidence that neutrophils may play a more active role in the disease process itself.

From Science Daily • Apr. 22, 2026

Infectious disease outbreaks drive up hospitalizations, increase the risk of long-term complications, strain health care systems and cost taxpayers.

From Salon • Apr. 22, 2026

Melissa Robinson, from Guisborough, was also diagnosed with the disease in 2023.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

But we knew the rules, and still brought my disease to their new world.

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera

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