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amnesia

noun
/æmˈniːʒə/

Meaning

A partial or total loss of memory, usually caused by injury, illness, or psychological trauma.

Example Sentences

After the accident, she suffered from amnesia and could not remember her own name.

Synonyms

memory loss, forgetfulness, oblivion, blackout

Antonyms

memory, recollection, remembrance

Collocations

suffer from amnesia, temporary amnesia, retrograde amnesia, memory loss

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