Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word An infectious viral illness that affects the respiratory system, often causing fever, aching, and fatigue.
Flu
/fluː/Synonyms:
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Examples:
"I had the flu.
"And then I got the flu."
'Oh, this horrid flu has exhausted me,' she exclaimed.
Etymology:
Originates from the Italian word "influenza," meaning "influence," once thought to be caused by astrological influences. Documented in English since the 18th century.
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