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contagion

noun

/kənˈteɪdʒən/

Meaning

The communication of disease from one person to another by close contact; also the spread of harmful ideas or behaviors.

Fear spread like a contagion through the crowd.

infection, transmission, spread, epidemic, influence

immunity, prevention

viral contagion, financial contagion, contagion risk, contagion effect

A traditional story popularly regarded as historical but unauthenticated; also a famous person admir...

A hindrance or obstruction in doing something.

a large bird of prey that feeds mainly on carrion

the liquid obtained from fruits, vegetables, or meat; also refers to energy or power in informal use

the deliberate killing of a large group of people, especially those of a particular ethnic group or...

Persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success.