noun🔗ShareAn abnormal condition of a human, animal or plant that causes discomfort or dysfunction; distinct from injury insofar as the latter is usually instantaneously acquired."The tomato plants had some kind of disease that left their leaves splotchy and fruit withered."diseasemedicinephysiologyorganismbodyconditionbiologysufferinganatomyessentialtoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share(by extension) Any abnormal or harmful condition, as of society, people's attitudes, way of living etc."The current political climate is a worrying disease in our society, affecting relationships and trust. "diseaseconditionsocietymindattitudesufferingnegativeessentialtoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLack of ease; uneasiness; trouble; vexation; disquiet."The long drive home caused a disease of impatience in the car. "medicineconditiondiseasebodyessentialtoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo cause unease; to annoy, irritate."The noisy construction next door is really diseasing me; I can't concentrate on my work. "mindsensationessentialtoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo infect with a disease."The flu virus easily diseases children in the classroom. "diseasemedicinebiologyvirusorganismessentialtoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
