Ailment and Fault

Ailment

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

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

Nearby Words: ailing, ailed

Fault

Fault noun - A defect in character.

Ailment and fault are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Ailment" instead a noun "Fault".

How words are described

particular particular ailment particular fault
similar similar ailment similar fault
common common ailment common fault
original original ailment original fault
Other adjectives: single, small, serious, new, major, minor, progressive.
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