Ailment and Debility

Ailment

Ailment noun - An abnormal state that disrupts a plant's or animal's normal bodily functioning.
Usage example: people who have AIDS are more susceptible to other ailments as well

Debility and ailment are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Debility" instead a noun "Ailment".

Nearby Words: ailing, ailed

Debility

Debility noun - The quality or state of lacking physical strength or vigor.

Ailment and debility are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Ailment" instead a noun "Debility".

Nearby Word: debilitation
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