Consumptive
Consumptive adjective - Afflicted with or associated with pulmonary tuberculosis.
Usage example: a consumptive cough
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Synonyms for Consumptive
Ill and consumptive are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Ill" instead an adjective "Consumptive".
Nearby Words: consumption, consuming
Ill
Ill adjective - Affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function.
Usage example: ill from the monotony of his suffering
Consumptive and ill are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Consumptive" instead an adjective "Ill".
Nearby Word: illness
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