epidemic

/ˌɛpɪˈdɛmɪk/
noun
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Definition

1

a disease that spreads quickly to many people

The flu became an epidemic last winter.

2

something that happens a lot in a short time

Violent crime turned into an epidemic in the neighborhood.

Synonyms

outbreak spread wave

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