contagion

US /kənˈteɪ.dʒən/
UK /kənˈteɪ.dʒən/
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1.

contagion, infection

the communication of disease from one person or organism to another by close contact

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The rapid spread of the virus highlighted the dangers of contagion.
La propagation rapide du virus a mis en évidence les dangers de la contagion.
Strict measures were put in place to prevent further contagion.
Des mesures strictes ont été mises en place pour prévenir toute nouvelle contagion.
2.

contagion, propagation

the rapid communication of an influence (such as a doctrine or emotion) from one person or place to another

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The contagion of fear spread quickly through the crowd.
La contagion de la peur s'est rapidement propagée dans la foule.
The economic crisis showed the contagion effect across global markets.
La crise économique a montré l'effet de contagion sur les marchés mondiaux.