Synonyms of illness

Antonyms of illness

Collocations of illness

mental illness
Frequency: 80 %

She struggled with her mental illness for years before seeking help.

chronic illness
Frequency: 70 %

Living with a chronic illness requires daily management and care.

terminal illness
Frequency: 60 %

The doctors informed him that his condition was a terminal illness.

physical illness
Frequency: 50 %

His physical illness prevented him from participating in the race.

life-threatening illness
Frequency: 45 %

She was diagnosed with a life-threatening illness and had to undergo immediate treatment.

Idiomatic Expressions for illness

  • Phrase: In the same boat
    Meaning: In a similar situation or predicament as someone else.
    Usage: Both of them were struggling with their illnesses, so they were in the same boat and could empathize with each other.