Ailing and Brooding

Ailing

Ailing adjective - Chronically or repeatedly suffering from poor health.

Brooding and ailing are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Brooding" instead an adjective "Ailing".

Nearby Words: ailment, ailed

Brooding

Brooding adjective - Deeply or seriously thoughtful.
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Synonyms for Brooding

Ailing and brooding are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Ailing" instead an adjective "Brooding".

Nearby Words: brood, broody, brooded, brooder

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