ail
ail
/ˈeıl/ verb , ails, ailed, ail·ing
1 [ + obj ] : to cause pain or trouble for (someone) : trouble
This medicine is good for what/whatever ails you.
His back was ailing him.
— often used figuratively
a discussion about what ails public education these days
2 [ no obj ] : to suffer bad health
She has been ailing for years.
— often used figuratively
The company is ailing financially.
ailing adj
He has an ailing back/elbow/heart.
her ailing husband
in ailing health
the ailing economy
an ailing company
