DISEASE
/dɪˈziːz/
7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of DISEASE
An abnormal condition of a human, animal or plant that causes discomfort or dysfunction; distinct from injury insofar as the latter is usually instantaneously acquired.
"The tomato plants had some kind of disease that left their leaves splotchy and fruit withered."
(by extension) Any abnormal or harmful condition, as of society, people's attitudes, way of living etc.
Lack of ease; uneasiness; trouble; vexation; disquiet.
To cause unease; to annoy, irritate.
To infect with a disease.
Examples of DISEASE in a Sentence
- "The tomato plants had some kind of disease that left their leaves splotchy and fruit withered."
Word Details
Is DISEASE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, DISEASE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of DISEASE earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 58 points total.
Letter Values for DISEASE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | d | i | s | e | a | s | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in DISEASE
82 words from the letters in DISEASE
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How to Use DISEASE in Word Games
DISEASE is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since DISEASE uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 58 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble DISEASE to find 82 additional valid words.