INFECTION Synonyms

There are 2 synonyms of the word infection. (exact relations)
There are 22 hypernyms of the word infection. (close relations)

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infect infects infected infecting infectious

Best Alternative Words for INFECTION


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	contagion				nounn
	noun • any disease easily transmitted by contact • an incident in which an infectious disease is transmitted • the communication of an attitude or emotional state among a number of people
	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

Best Hypernyms For INFECTION

Here is a list of related hypernyms for infection, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.

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