contagion
US /kənˈteɪ.dʒən/
UK /kənˈteɪ.dʒən/
1.
besmetting, overdracht
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.
De snelle verspreiding van het virus benadrukte de gevaren van besmetting.
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Strict measures were put in place to prevent further contagion.
Strenge maatregelen werden genomen om verdere besmetting te voorkomen.
2.
besmetting, verspreiding
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.
De besmetting van angst verspreidde zich snel door de menigte.
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The economic crisis showed the contagion effect across global markets.
De economische crisis toonde het besmettingseffect op de wereldmarkten.