CONTAGION Synonyms
There are 10 hypernyms of the word contagion. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for CONTAGION
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| infection | nounn | |||||||
noun • the pathological state resulting from the invasion of the body by pathogenic microorganisms • (phonetics) the alteration of a speech sound under the influence of a neighboring sound • (medicine) the invasion of the body by pathogenic microorganisms and their multiplication which can lead to tissue damage and disease • an incident in which an infectious disease is transmitted • the communication of an attitude or emotional state among a number of people • moral corruption or contamination • (international law) illegality that taints or contaminates a ship or cargo rendering it liable to seizure | ||||||||
| transmission | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the act of sending a message; causing a message to be transmitted • communication by means of transmitted signals • the fraction of radiant energy that passes through a substance • an incident in which an infectious disease is transmitted • the gears that transmit power from an automobile engine via the driveshaft to the live axle | ||||||||
| contamination | nounn | |||||||
noun • the state of being contaminated • a substance that contaminates • the act of contaminating or polluting; including (either intentionally or accidentally) unwanted substances or factors | ||||||||
| dissemination | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • the opening of a subject to widespread discussion and debate • the property of being diffused or dispersed • the act of dispersing or diffusing something | ||||||||
| epidemic | nounn | |||||||
adjective • (especially of medicine) of disease or anything resembling a disease; attacking or affecting many individuals in a community or a population simultaneously noun • a widespread outbreak of an infectious disease; many people are infected at the same time | ||||||||
| outbreak | nounn | |||||||
noun • a sudden violent spontaneous occurrence (usually of some undesirable condition) | ||||||||
| pestilence | nounn | |||||||
noun • a serious (sometimes fatal) infection of rodents caused by Yersinia pestis and accidentally transmitted to humans by the bite of a flea that has bitten an infected animal • any epidemic disease with a high death rate • a pernicious and malign influence that is hard to get rid of | ||||||||
| plague | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a serious (sometimes fatal) infection of rodents caused by Yersinia pestis and accidentally transmitted to humans by the bite of a flea that has bitten an infected animal • any epidemic disease with a high death rate • a swarm of insects that attack plants • any large scale calamity (especially when thought to be sent by God) • an annoyance verb • cause to suffer a blight • annoy continually or chronically | ||||||||
| spread | verbv | |||||||
noun • process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space • a conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures • farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle) • a haphazard distribution in all directions • a tasty mixture to be spread on bread or crackers or used in preparing other dishes • a meal that is well prepared and greatly enjoyed • two facing pages of a book or other publication • the expansion of a person's girth (especially at middle age) • decorative cover for a bed • act of extending over a wider scope or expanse of space or time adjective satellite • distributed or spread over a considerable extent • prepared or arranged for a meal; especially having food set out • fully extended in width verb • distribute or disperse widely • become distributed or widespread • spread across or over • spread out or open from a closed or folded state • cause to become widely known • become widely known and passed on • strew or distribute over an area • move outward • cover by spreading something over • distribute over a surface in a layer | ||||||||
| contagious disease | nounn | |||||||
noun • any disease easily transmitted by contact | ||||||||
