Epidemic

Synonyms of epidemic

• plague
• pandemic
• outbreak

Antonyms of epidemic

• localized
• controlled
• contained

Collocations of epidemic

global epidemic

Frequency: 80 %

The COVID-19 pandemic has become a global epidemic affecting countries worldwide.

deadly epidemic

Frequency: 70 %

The deadly epidemic claimed thousands of lives in the region.

rapid epidemic

Frequency: 60 %

The rapid epidemic spread through the city within weeks.

ongoing epidemic

Frequency: 50 %

The ongoing epidemic has put a strain on the healthcare system.

local epidemic

Frequency: 40 %

The local epidemic was contained within a specific neighborhood.

Idiomatic Expressions for epidemic

• Phrase: epidemic spread
  Meaning: to describe the rapid and widespread transmission of something, such as a disease or trend
  Usage: The rumors about the celebrity's scandalous behavior were spreading with epidemic speed on social media.