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lyme Synonyms

Another word for lyme

Choosing another word for lyme 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)

A bacterial infection transmitted to humans by the bite of infected black-legged ticks (genus Ixodes), characterized by a circular rash, fever, fatigue, and joint inflammation (short for Lyme disease).

Usage Example

"After hiking through the tall grass in Connecticut, he was tested for lyme disease when a bull's-eye rash appeared on his arm."

Strongest
lyme disease
borreliosis

• noun (Context 2)

An archaic or historical term for a bloodhound or leashed hunting dog led by a strap (lyam) to track game by scent.

Usage Example

"The huntsman held the eager lyam-hound on a leather strap as they searched the forest floor for the stag's trail."

Strongest
lyam-hound
bloodhound

• Nearby Words

lye
lygodium
lying
lyme
lymegrass
lymphatic
lynch

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