rampancy

/ræmˈpænsi/

Definitions

1. noun

The state or quality of being rampant or spreading rapidly, often used to describe the growth or spread of something unpleasant, such as a disease or a bad influence.

“The rampancy of the disease led to a public health crisis.”

Synonyms

  • prevalence
  • spread
  • virulence

Antonyms

  • decline
  • reduction