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contagious
Synonyms and Antonyms of contagious
1 capable of being passed by physical contact from one person to another chicken pox, measles, German measles, and other contagious diseases Synonyms catching, communicable, pestilent, transmissible, transmittable Related Words infectious, infective Near Antonyms noninfectious Antonyms noncommunicable
2 exciting a similar feeling or reaction in others the enthusiasm of the new club members was contagious Synonyms catching, epidemic, infectious, spreading Related Words palpable, perceptible, tangible; irresistible (also irresistable), overpowering, overwhelming; disarming, endearing, fetching, inviting, winning, winsome
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