Malady Definition

malady
noun
  1. any unwholesome or desperate condition; "what maladies afflict our nation?"
  2. impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism

"Malady" in song lyrics

See how malady is used in real songs:

  • "childhood malady"
    AOL — AOL
  • "the heart is a lonely hunter malady"
    AOL — AOL
  • "eternal sunshine of the spotless mind malady"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "malady"

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