Synonyms of epidemic

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noun

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as in pandemic

Synonyms & Similar Words

• pandemic
• plague
• pestilence
• infection
• pest
• illness
• malady
• contagion
• ailment
• sickness
• blight
• murrain
• infirmity
• scourge
• affection
• affliction
• curse

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as in eruption

Synonyms & Similar Words

• eruption
• explosion
• upswing
• increase
• paroxysm
• flood
• outbreak
• upturn
• pickup
• surge
• deluge
• boost
• spate
• volley
• rush
• commotion
• spurt
• recurrence
• outburst
• flare
• burst
• flutter
• recrudescence
• flurry
• furor
• flare-up
• flicker
• renewal
• uproar
• flash

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• slump
• calm
• doldrums

epidemic

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adjective

as in infectious

exciting a similar feeling or reaction in others

the little girl's giggles were epidemic, and soon the entire gathering was laughing

Synonyms & Similar Words

• infectious
• spreading
• contagious
• catching
• overwhelming
• tangible
• perceptible
• irresistible
• overpowering
• irresistable
• palpable
• winning
• endearing
• inviting
• fetching
• disarming
• winsome