Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A state of poor health usually caused by disease or sickness
Illness
/ˈɪlnəs/Synonyms:
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Examples:
His illness kept him in bed for days.Taking time off work helped her recover from illness.
Etymology:
Originating from Old English illnes meaning wickedness, disease, from ill (evil) + -ness, a suffix forming nouns.
Usage Statistics:
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