epidemic
An epidemic of influenza.
Used to describe a large-scale and serious epidemic.
An epidemic that causes many deaths.
An epidemic that causes great damage or suffering.
An epidemic that has spread across the entire world.
An epidemic that affects people worldwide.
An epidemic that is increasing in scale or number of cases.
An epidemic contained within a specific country.
A widespread problem or disease that is not obvious or getting public attention.
A metaphorical term for the widespread abuse of heroin.
A metaphorical term for the widespread use and social impact of crack cocaine.
An epidemic of the disease cholera.
An epidemic of typhoid fever.
An epidemic of foot-and-mouth disease, primarily affecting livestock.
An epidemic moves and affects a wider area or more people.
An epidemic suddenly starts.
An epidemic spreads quickly and affects a whole area.
An epidemic happens or takes place.
An epidemic suddenly and forcefully affects a place or group of people.
To become a very large and serious problem.
Used to specify the particular disease or problem, e.g., 'an epidemic of cholera'.
In the time period when an epidemic is happening.
Within the context or time of an epidemic.
To try hard to prevent or control an epidemic.
To take action to fight or stop an epidemic.
To be the reason an epidemic starts.
Used when a disease or problem escalates to the level of an epidemic.