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rabies

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈreɪbiːz/

rabies means: A dangerous disease passed from infected animals, often through bites, that can cause death.

noun

VIRAL DISEASEB2

A dangerous disease passed from infected animals, often through bites, that can cause death.

  • The dog had rabies.
  • She received a rabies vaccine after the bite.
  • Bats can carry rabies without obvious signs.

Common phrases: rabies vaccine, contract rabies, rabies infection, rabies symptoms

Questions about rabies

What does rabies mean?

A dangerous disease passed from infected animals, often through bites, that can cause death.

What is rabies in other languages?

Türkçe: kuduz · Español: rabia · Français: rage · Deutsch: Tollwut · Italiano: rabbia · 日本語: 狂犬病

How do you pronounce rabies?

It is pronounced /ˈreɪbiːz/.

How do you use rabies in a sentence?

The dog had rabies. She received a rabies vaccine after the bite.

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