Pronunciation: /kənˈteɪdʒən/
noun a disease spread by close contact with an infected person or object
A1 I heard that the flu is a contagious illness.
A2 The contagion of fear spread quickly through the village.
B1 The doctor explained how to prevent the contagion of the virus.
B2 The government implemented measures to contain the contagion of the disease.
C1 The contagion of misinformation can be more dangerous than the virus itself.
C2 Scientists studied the contagion patterns of the new strain of bacteria.
adjective contagious
A1 The contagious laughter of the children filled the room.
A2 She had a contagious smile that brightened everyone's day.
B1 The contagious enthusiasm of the team inspired others to join in.
B2 His contagious energy was infectious, spreading to everyone around him.
C1 The contagious rumors quickly spread throughout the office.
C2 Her contagious passion for the project was evident in every aspect of her work.
formal The rapid spread of the contagion has caused widespread panic among the population.
informal I heard the contagion is spreading quickly, we should be careful.
slang Dude, stay away from that party, there's a serious contagion going around.
figurative Negative attitudes can be just as contagious as a physical contagion.
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