disease
//dɪˈziːz//
Noun
diseaseSingular
diseasesPlural
1
A disorder or illness affecting the body or mind, especially one caused by infection, defective genes, or environmental factors.
Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death worldwide.
2
A particular quality, habit, or disposition regarded as adversely affecting a person or group of people.
Racism is a disease that affects society.
Verb
1
To cause disease in; to infect or make ill.
Contaminated water can disease entire communities.