Bug
Bug noun - An abnormal state that disrupts a plant's or animal's normal bodily functioning.
Usage example: I can't go to work today because I've caught some bug that's going around
Epidemic
Epidemic noun - A widespread outbreak of an infectious disease; many people are infected at the same time.
Nearby Words: epidemical, epidemically
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Epidemic and Bug. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/bug/epidemic
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Epidemic or Bug. 2016. Accessed July 21, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/bug/epidemic.
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