Malady

Meaning

A disease or ailment; a serious problem

a disease or disorder of the body or mind; a serious problem

Example Sentences

The doctor diagnosed a rare malady that affected her nervous system.

The doctor treated the malady with great care.

Example Expressions

social malady

Synonyms

disease, illness, ailment, disorder, affliction, sickness

Entry 1

disease, illness, ailment, disorder, affliction

Entry 2

disease, illness, disorder, ailment, sickness

Antonyms

health, wellness, vigor, strength, cure

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health, wellness, vigor, strength

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health, wellness, cure

Collocations

chronic malady, social malady, mysterious malady, hereditary malady, rare malady

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chronic malady, social malady, mysterious malady, hereditary malady

Entry 2

chronic malady, rare malady, social malady, mysterious malady