Meaning of diseased in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /dəˈzizd/

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    diseased

    Definitions

    1. caused by or altered by or manifesting disease or pathology

    Examples

    • « diseased tonsils »
    • « a morbid growth »
    • « pathologic tissue »
    • « pathological bodily processes »

    Synonyms

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  • « Free speech is not to be regulated like diseased cattle and impure butter. The audience that hissed yesterday may applaud today, even for the same performance. »
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