Hookworm is a worm, a parasite of man, that sticks to the small intestine.
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Hookworm
/ˈhʊkˌwɝm/
Synonyms for "hookworm" (133 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (27)
Noun(3 words)
acute articular rheumatismafrican lethargyaguealkali diseaseamebiasisamebic dysenteryanthraxasiatic cholerabacillary dysenterybastard measlesblack deathblack feverblackwater feverbreakbone feverbrucellosisbubonic plaguecachectic fevercerebral rheumatismchagres feverchicken pox
Strong matches (40)
denguedengue feverdiphtheriadumdum feverdysenteryelephantiasisencephalitis lethargicaenteric fevererysipelasfamine feverfive-day feverfluframbesiagerman measlesglandular fevergrippehansenosishaverhill feverhepatitisherpes
Show 18 more words
herpes simplexherpes zosterhistoplasmosishydrophobiainfantile paralysisinfectious mononucleosisinflammatory rheumatisminfluenzajail feverjungle rotkala azarkissing diseaselepraleprosyleptospirosisloa loaloaiasislockjaw
Noun(2 words)
hookworm parasiteintestinal parasite
Related words (66)
madnessmalariamalarial fevermarsh fevermeaslesmeningitismilzbrandmumpsornithosisosteomyelitisparatyphoid feverparotitisparrot feverpertussispneumoniapoliopoliomyelitispolyarthritis rheumatismponospsittacosis
Show 45 more words
rabbit feverrabiesrat-bite feverrelapsing feverrheumatic feverrickettsialpoxringwormrubellarubeolascarlatinascarlet feverschistosomiasisseptic sore throatshinglessleeping sicknesssleepy sicknesssmallpoxsnail feversplenic feverspotted feverstrep throatswamp fevertetanusthrushtineatrench fevertrench mouthtuberculosistularemiatyphoidtyphoid fevertyphustyphus feverundulant fevervacciniavaricellavariolavenereal diseaseviral dysenterywhooping coughyawsyellow feveryellow jackzonazoster
Noun(1 words)
parasitic nematode
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: hookworm disease, acute articular rheumatism, african lethargy, ague, alkali disease.
- Sentence evidence is available for hookworm, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, moby.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "hookworm".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "hookworm"
Keep "hookworm" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "hookworm" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "hookworm", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "hookworm" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
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Collocations
6 entrieshookworm diseasehookworm infectionhookworm larvaeiron deficiency anemialife cyclesoil transmitted helminth
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
3 entrieshookworm diseasehookworm infectionhookworm infestation
Sample sentences
3 total sentences available.
A heavy infestation of more than 100 hookworms can suck up as much as 16 fluid ounces of blood a day. Since hookworm larvae can be transmitted through a mother's milk, infestations can kill infants.
Source: wiktionary
a case of hookworm
Source: wiktionary
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "hookworm"?
Closest matches include hookworm disease, acute articular rheumatism, african lethargy, ague, alkali disease.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "hookworm"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.