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ailing

UK
/ˈeɪlɪŋ/
US
/ˈeɪlɪŋ/
ailing over

Translations

ailingadjective
more ailing
Comp.
most ailing
Super.
UK
/ˈeɪ.lɪŋ/
US
/ˈeɪ.lɪŋ/
déclinantS’emploie pour une économie, une entreprise, un système, etc., en mauvais état ou en dégradation.
The ailing economy showed signs of recovery after the new policies were implemented.
L’économie déclinante a montré des signes de reprise après la mise en place des nouvelles politiques.
The ailing patient was admitted to the hospital for further treatment.
Le patient malade a été admis à l’hôpital pour un traitement complémentaire.
Synonyms
ill
infirm
debilitated
weak
feeble
ailing
unwell
sick
Antonyms
healthy
fit
well
ailingnoun
UK
/ˈeɪ.lɪŋ/
US
/ˈeɪ.lɪŋ/
Used collectively with the definite article to refer to people who are ill.
les malades
The charity provides medication for the ailing in remote villages.
L’association fournit des médicaments aux malades dans les villages reculés.
Synonyms
sufferers
the unwell
sick people
convalescents
the infirm
the sick
patients
the ill
invalids
ailverb

ailing

Gerund

ailed
Past Simple
ailed
Past Participle
ailing
Gerund
UK
/eɪl/
US
/eɪl/
souffrirSurtout pour un malaise ou une maladie légère.
She has been ailing with a cold for the past few days.
Elle souffre d’un rhume depuis quelques jours.
affecterQuand il s’agit d’une atteinte, d’un dommage ou d’un trouble.
The economic crisis continues to ail the country's financial system.
La crise économique continue d’affecter le système financier du pays.
Synonyms
hurt
bother
worry
afflict
suffer
trouble
distress
Antonyms
cure
heal

Definitions

ailingadjective
In poor health or experiencing illness.
The ailing patient was admitted to the hospital for further treatment.
In a weakened or deteriorating condition, often used to describe organizations or systems.
The ailing economy showed signs of recovery after the new policies were implemented.
ailingnoun
People who are ill or in poor health, considered collectively.
The charity provides medication for the ailing in remote villages.
ailverb
To suffer from a minor illness or discomfort.
She has been ailing with a cold for the past few days.
To cause pain or trouble to someone or something.
The economic crisis continues to ail the country's financial system.
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