jaundice

noun

ˈjȯn-dəs How to pronounce jaundice (audio)
Definition of jaundicenext
as in hostility
a deep-seated ill will the jaundice in the eyes of the two feuding neighbors was enough to kill crabgrass

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Recent Examples of jaundice In October 2024, Loki got sick—jaundice. — Nitin Murali, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026 By the time a patient experiences signs, such as jaundice – a yellowing of the skin – or abdominal pain, the cancer has often already spread to other organs. — Christopher Lieu, The Conversation, 2 June 2026 Up to 60% of full-term babies develop jaundice during the first week of life, and 80% of premature babies do, according to the Cleveland Clinic. — Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 24 June 2026 If a fetus becomes infected, toxoplasmosis can lead to a range of health problems, including premature birth, low birth weight, jaundice or other liver problems, abnormal blood counts, rashes, eye disease, developmental delays, seizures, brain calcification, and in extreme cases, stillbirth. — Dr. Megan Yanny, Boston Herald, 31 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for jaundice
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jaundice
  1. hostility
  2. grudge
  3. hatred
  4. bitterness
Noun
  • Engelbert has consistently mismanaged the overt physical hostility directed at the league's biggest star.
    — Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026
  • Today, however, some experts suggest that explicit displays of racial hostility have become more visible in public spaces.
    — Maia Niguel Hoskin, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of hostility
Noun
  • Colombia eventually outlasted Ghana to survive the first FIFA World Cup knockout round in Kansas City Stadium, also known as Arrowhead Stadium, but those at the watch parties didn’t seem to hold a grudge.
    — Eleanor Nash July 4, Kansas City Star, 4 July 2026
  • Within the first 10 minutes of the match on Monday, which was also the anniversary of that game, the Mexican fans reminded the world of their 12-year grudge against the Oranje.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 30 June 2026
Definition of grudge
Noun
  • The rivalry between the neighboring nations stretches back over 100 years on the pitch without ever being one that has slipped into hatred.
    — Ben Church, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
  • Proof that the babies aren’t born with hatred in their bellies and in their blood.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 July 2026
Definition of hatred
Noun
  • In the case of Alito and Thomas, there is also a striking note of bitterness.
    — Amy Davidson Sorkin, New Yorker, 30 June 2026
  • Looking back now, however, there is no bitterness attached to that chapter.
    — Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 28 June 2026
Definition of bitterness

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