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ailment
a minor illness
Synonyms
- malady
- affliction
- sickness
Antonyms
- health
- wellness
ailment in a sentence
Grandpa treats every ailment with an old family remedy.
The nurse kept a chart listing each patient's ailment and the treatment prescribed.
Where it comes from
From Old English aeglan 'to trouble'
Memory hook
AIL-ment — when you AIL, you have an ailment.
Read it in context
- Ten Tests Ahead Narrative