Ailing and Able

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Ailing adjective - Chronically or repeatedly suffering from poor health.

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Able is an antonym for ailing in not feeling well topic.

Nearby Words: ailment, ailed

Able adjective - Having the required skills for an acceptable level of performance.

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Ailing is an antonym for able.

Nearby Word: ability

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