Smallpox

Synonyms of smallpox

• variola
• variola major
• variola minor

Collocations of smallpox

smallpox vaccine

Frequency: 80 %

The smallpox vaccine helped eradicate the disease.

smallpox epidemic

Frequency: 75 %

The smallpox epidemic devastated the population.

smallpox outbreak

Frequency: 70 %

The smallpox outbreak spread quickly through the village.

smallpox virus

Frequency: 60 %

Scientists studied the smallpox virus to develop treatments.

smallpox scars

Frequency: 50 %

The smallpox scars on her face were a reminder of the disease.

Idiomatic Expressions for smallpox

• Phrase: smallpox blanket
  Meaning: a metaphorical reference to a harmful or deceitful gift or action
  Usage: The company's offer of a partnership turned out to be a smallpox blanket, causing financial ruin for the smaller business.