Breadcrumb Home > Thesaurus > D Synonyms of diphtheria Find synonyms for: Noun 1. diphtheria, contagious disease, contagion usage: acute contagious infection caused by the bacterium Corynebacterium diphtheriae; marked by the formation of a false membrane in the throat and other air passages causing difficulty in breathing WordNet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.Definition and meaning of diphtheria (Dictionary) TrendingHere are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about. Chinese New Year History, Meaning, and Celebrations Current Events This Week: February 2024 Valentine's Day Valentine's Day History Mardi Gras 30 "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" Quotes ✖ Related Content Daily Word Quiz: apotheosis Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language