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symptom Synonyms

Another word for symptom

Choosing another word for symptom depends on context, so the 10 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A physical or mental feature that is regarded as indicating a condition of disease, particularly such a feature that is apparent to the patient.

Usage Example

"Persistent fatigue and a sudden loss of taste are common symptoms of the viral infection."

Strongest
sign
indication
Strong
manifestation
indicator
mark

• noun (Context 2)

An indication or sign of the existence of something, especially of an undesirable situation or structural problem.

Usage Example

"The rising crime rate is merely a sign of deeper economic inequality within the region."

Strongest
sign
indication
manifestation
Strong
indicator
warning sign
mark
expression
by-product
Weak
outgrowth
token

Opposites of symptom

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

root cause
cause
source
origin
See all opposites of symptom

• Nearby Words

symplocarpus
symplocos
symposium
symptom
symptomatic
symptomatically
symptomless

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