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Synonyms of the Word Epidemic

Noun Synonyms:

• Outbreak: A sudden occurrence or increase in the number of cases of a particular disease in a population.
  Sample Sentence: The recent outbreak of measles affected many children in the area.
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• Pandemic: A widespread epidemic affecting multiple countries or continents at the same time.
  Sample Sentence: The Spanish flu was a devastating pandemic that swept through the world in 1918.
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• Plague: A highly infectious and often fatal epidemic disease, especially one caused by bacteria.
  Sample Sentence: The bubonic plague ravaged Europe during the Middle Ages, resulting in millions of deaths.
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• Outbreak: A localized occurrence of a particular disease.
  Sample Sentence: The cholera outbreak was contained within the city limits.
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Adjective Synonyms:

• Widespread: A term to describe the prevalence or distribution of something over a large area or among many people.
  Sample Sentence: There was widespread panic following the news of the viral outbreak.
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• Rampant: Used when referring to something that is widespread and unchecked, often implying negative consequences.
  Sample Sentence: Corruption was rampant within the government.
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• Emergent: Describes a situation or condition that is coming into existence or becoming prominent.
  Sample Sentence: The emergent disease posed a significant threat to public health.
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• Rife: Used to indicate that something, typically something undesirable, is widespread or abundant.
  Sample Sentence: Misinformation is currently rife on social media platforms.
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