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ailment Synonyms

Another word for ailment

Choosing another word for ailment that fits your sentence is easier when synonyms and similar words are paired with an exact noun definition and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A bodily disorder or chronic illness, typically one that is minor or persistent rather than acute or fatal.

Usage Example

"The herbal tea was traditionally brewed to soothe minor stomach ailments."

Strongest
illness
affliction
malady
Strong
disorder
complaint
sickness
infirmity
indisposition
disease
condition

Opposites of ailment

The opposite of ailment shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

health
wellness
soundness
fitness
See all opposites of ailment

• Nearby Words

aidman
ail
ailing
ailment
aim
aimer
aimless

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Ailment. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/ailment
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