Contagion Meaning, Definitions, Synonyms & Antonyms

Contagion [kuhn-tey-juhn]

NOUN

The communication of disease from one person or organism to another by close contact.
The spreading of a harmful idea or practice.

Example

“It has become serious after the contagion spread into being.”

“The spread of the contagion may prove detrimental.”

Synonyms

Contamination, Illness, Pollution, Bane, Corruption

Antonyms

Purification, Advantage, Clean, Cleanliness, Good Luck