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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 casual shirt with short sleeves and no collar

the natural features of a landscape; the painted background used on a theater stage

the act of shouting or making a loud outcry

payment for work or services; salary or fees

a plant or part of a plant used as food

A large bundle of goods tightly wrapped and bound.