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SICKNESS Synonyms

There are 13 synonyms of the word sickness. (exact relations)
There are 19 hypernyms of the word sickness. (close relations)
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illness
nounn
noun

• impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism

malady
nounn
noun

• any unwholesome or desperate condition

• impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism

disease
nounn
noun

• an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning

infirmity
nounn
noun

• the state of being weak in health or body (especially from old age)

affliction
nounn
noun

• a state of great suffering and distress due to adversity

• a condition of suffering or distress due to ill health

• a cause of great suffering and distress

ail
verb, nounv, n
noun

• aromatic bulb used as seasoning

verb

• be ill or unwell

• cause bodily suffering to and make sick or indisposed

ailment
nounn
noun

• an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining

complaint
nounn
noun

• an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining

• (formerly) a loud cry (or repeated cries) of pain or rage or sorrow

• an expression of grievance or resentment

• (civil law) the first pleading of the plaintiff setting out the facts on which the claim for relief is based

• (criminal law) a pleading describing some wrong or offense

condition
nounn
noun

• a state at a particular time

• an assumption on which rests the validity or effect of something else

• a mode of being or form of existence of a person or thing

• information that should be kept in mind when making a decision

• the state of (good) health (especially in the phrases `in condition' or `in shape' or `out of condition' or `out of shape')

• an illness, disease, or other medical problem

• (usually plural) a statement of what is required as part of an agreement

• the procedure that is varied in order to estimate a variable's effect by comparison with a control condition

verb

• establish a conditioned response

• develop (a child's or animal's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control

• specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement

• put into a better state

• apply conditioner to in order to make smooth and shiny

disorder
nounn
noun

• a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning

• a condition in which things are not in their expected places

• a disturbance of the peace or of public order

verb

• disturb in mind or make uneasy or cause to be worried or alarmed

• bring disorder to

indisposition
nounn
noun

• a slight illness

• a certain degree of unwillingness

nausea
nounn
noun

• the state that precedes vomiting

• disgust so strong it makes you feel sick

unwellness
nounn
noun

• impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism

Best Hypernyms For SICKNESS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for sickness, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (17)
affliction ailment complaint condition defectiveness disease disorder faultiness illness indisposition infection infirmity malady malaise symptom syndrome unhealthiness
Phrases (2)
health problemill health

Alternatives for ILLNESS

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