ails

[ eylz ]

verb

1. third person singular present indicative of ail.

Word History and Origins

Origin of ails¹

ail ( def ) + -s ²( def )

Example Sentences

A libertarian foreign policy is the only cure for what ails us abroad.

From The Daily Beast

If America is fortunate, the economy will continue to improve, while the 2016 campaign will focus on what ails the country.

From The Daily Beast

In the long run, taking the pain now might just be the best medicine for the rot of hyper-partisanship that ails our body politic.

From The Daily Beast

John Avlon on the rot of hyper-partisanship that ails our body politic.

From The Daily Beast

From The Novel Cure: From Abandonment to Zestlessness: 751 Books to Cure What Ails You by Ella Berthoud and Susan Elderkin.

From The Daily Beast

But all things, I fear, do not go well with them; they look discontentedly, but I know not what ails them.

From Project Gutenberg

It was decidedly trying to be the object of so much school-boy wit; to hear over and over again: "Ikey, what ails your nose?"

From Project Gutenberg

"I can't imagine what ails Ikey; he is as cross as a bear," remarked Carl, closing his book with a bang.

From Project Gutenberg

Then her husband was alarmed, and asked: 'What ails you, dear wife?'

From Project Gutenberg

A man who knows only books may believe that by writing a new prescription he can cure the world of what ails it.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• afflict
• bother