Ailing and Malady

Ailing

Ailing adjective - Chronically or repeatedly suffering from poor health.

Malady and ailing are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Malady" instead a noun "Ailing".

Nearby Words: ailment, ailed

Malady

Malady noun - An abnormal state that disrupts a plant's or animal's normal bodily functioning.

Ailing and malady are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Ailing" instead a noun "Malady".

Nearby Word: malaise
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