Synonyms for aids

Noun

1. AIDS, acquired immune deficiency syndrome, immunodeficiency, infectious disease

usage: a serious (often fatal) disease of the immune system transmitted through blood products especially by sexual contact or contaminated needles

Noun

1. AIDS, acquired immune deficiency syndrome, immunodeficiency, infectious disease

usage: a resource; "visual aids in teaching"; "economic assistance to depressed areas"

2. aid, assistance, help, resource

usage: the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose; "he gave me an assist with the housework"; "could not walk without assistance"; "rescue party went to their aid"; "offered his help in unloading"

3. aid, assist, assistance, help, activity

usage: a gift of money to support a worthy person or cause

4. aid, economic aid, gift

usage: the work of caring for or attending to someone or something; "no medical care was required"; "the old car needed constant attention"

Verb

1. help, assist, aid, support, back up

usage: give help or assistance; be of service; "Everyone helped out during the earthquake"; "Can you help me carry this table?"; "She never helps around the house"

2. help, aid, better, improve, amend, ameliorate, meliorate

usage: improve the condition of; "These pills will help the patient"