ills

The word “ills” has 1 syllable: ills.

It's pronounced as /ɪlz/.


What is synonym and antonym for ills?

In the thesaurus, “ills” has 28 synonyms and 20 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for ills along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for ills

  • abuse
  • affliction
  • ailment
  • ailments
  • bad
  • conditions
  • disease
  • diseases
  • disorder
  • evil
  • evils
  • fevers
  • illness
  • illnesses
  • infirmity
  • malady
  • malaise
  • misery
  • misfortunes
  • pain
  • sickness
  • sicknesses
  • suffering
  • syndrome
  • tragedies
  • trouble
  • woe
  • wrongs

Antonyms for ills

  • advantage
  • aid
  • blessing
  • cheer
  • comfort
  • fortunes
  • good health
  • goods
  • happiness
  • health
  • healthiness
  • help
  • joy
  • luck
  • moralities
  • opportunities
  • pleasure
  • rights
  • virtues
  • well-being

Meanings of ills

  • noun
    1. (often pluralized) Trouble; distress; misfortune; adversity.
    2. Harm or injury.
    3. Evil; moral wrongfulness.
    4. A physical ailment; an illness.
    5. PCP, phencyclidine.

Example Sentences

  • Despite its benefits, social media is often blamed for exacerbating societal ills such as cyberbullying and misinformation.
  • The politician promised to address the pressing ills facing the community, including poverty and unemployment.
  • The charity organization focuses on alleviating the ills of homelessness by providing shelter and support services.
  • Education is often seen as a key solution to many of society's ills, empowering individuals and communities to thrive.
  • The therapist helps clients identify and address the underlying causes of their mental and emotional ills.

On this page you'll find 48 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to ills, such as: abuse, advantage, affliction, aid, ailment, ailments, bad.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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  • bulletins
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