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con·ta·gion
 contagion
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noun |
| definition 1: |
the spreading of a disease by contact or close association.
Fearing contagion, officials quarantined the sick passengers upon their arrival. |
| definition 2: |
the disease so spread.
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| definition 3: |
a harmful and spreading influence.
Violence became a contagion. |
| definition 4: |
the rapid spreading, as of an emotion or idea, in a group or culture.
the contagion of scientific curiosity |
| related words: |
disease, malady, outbreak, poison |
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