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flu Synonyms

Another word for flu

Choosing another word for flu depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

An acute, highly contagious viral infection of the respiratory tract that causes fever, severe aching, fatigue, and catarrh; influenza.

Usage Example

"Several students missed class last week after catching a severe strain of the influenza."

Strongest
influenza
Strong
grippe

• noun (Context 2)

Any of various acute viral illnesses loosely resembling influenza or causing gastrointestinal distress, such as viral gastroenteritis.

Usage Example

"He stayed home to recover from a mild stomach bug that lasted for two days."

Strong
bug
virus
gastroenteritis

• Nearby Words

flowing
flowingly
flox
flu
flub
flubber
fluctuate

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