rabies
3 synonyms and 0 antonyms for rabies, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A deadly viral disease spread through the bite of an infected animal, causing brain inflammation and severe behavioural changes.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
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How to use rabies
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
A direct borrowing from Latin rabiēs, meaning "madness" or "fury" — the same root behind the everyday word "rage."
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What does “rabies” mean?
The word “rabies” means a deadly viral disease spread through the bite of an infected animal, causing brain inflammation and severe behavioural changes. In plain terms, a serious, usually fatal disease transmitted by animal bites, best known for causing aggressive or erratic behaviour.
How do you pronounce “rabies”?
“Rabies” is pronounced RAY-beez (/ˈɹeɪ.biːz/ in IPA).
How do you use “rabies” in a sentence?
Here is “rabies” used in a sentence: “The dog was quarantined after showing early signs of rabies.”
What part of speech is “rabies”?
“Rabies” is a noun.
Where does the word “rabies” come from?
The word “rabies” comes from Latin. A direct borrowing from Latin rabiēs, meaning "madness" or "fury" — the same root behind the everyday word "rage.".
Is “rabies” a common word?
“Rabies” is an uncommon word in modern English.