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leprosy Synonyms
Another word for leprosy
Choosing another word for leprosy depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A chronic, mildly contagious infectious disease caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium leprae, primarily affecting the skin, peripheral nerves, upper respiratory tract, and eyes, and leading to skin lesions, nerve damage, and progressive disfigurement if left untreated.
Usage Example
"Thanks to multidrug therapy developed in the late twentieth century, hansen's disease is now completely curable."
Strongest
hansen's disease
• noun (Context 2)
A morally corrupting, repulsive, or spiritually contaminating influence or condition that causes social ostracism.
Usage Example
"The novelist portrayed greed as a moral blight eating away at the town's conscience."
Strong
blight
canker
contagion
plague
Weak
corruption
pestilence
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Leprosy. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/leprosy