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measles Synonyms

Another word for measles

Choosing another word for measles 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 disease characterized by fever, cough, and a widespread red blotchy skin rash, occurring most commonly in childhood.

Usage Example

"Public health officials recommend early childhood vaccination to prevent outbreaks of rubeola."

Strongest
rubeola
Strong
morbilli

• noun (Context 2)

A parasitic disease in livestock, especially pigs and cattle, caused by encysted tapeworm larvae in the flesh.

Usage Example

"Veterinary inspectors examine meat carcasses closely for signs of cysticercosis before approving them for market."

Strongest
cysticercosis

• Nearby Words

meanspiritedness
meantime
meanwhile
measles
measly
measurability
measurable

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