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Common collocations with mild in American Collocation

mild adjective

US /maɪld/

very

very

Typically, the illness is very mild and most patients do not need to consult their doctor.

rather

fairly
quite
rather

I’m lucky, my asthma is quite mild.

usually

generally
usually

Psoriasis is a long-term condition but in most people it is usually mild.

when compared to others

comparatively
relatively

The seizures are brief, and the epilepsy is relatively mild.

illness or disability

attack
condition
disability
disease
illness
impairment
infection
injury
problem
virus

Flu can vary from a very mild illness to a very severe one.

Cognitive behavioural therapy can be useful in treating mild to moderate mental health problems.

particular illness or condition

asthma
depression
discomfort
fever
headache
pain
rash
stroke

Paracetamol should be their first choice of drug for mild pain.

a form or case of an illness

case
dose
form
strain
version

She suffered from a mild form of anemia characterized by a folic acid deficiency.

effects of an illness

effects
reaction
symptoms

Most people in the UK who have dysentery only have mild symptoms.

feeling

annoyance
interest
irritation
panic
shock
surprise
upset

There was mild panic when I couldn’t find the passports.

punishment or criticism

criticism
punishment
rebuke

Remember that even the mildest criticism can be very hurtful.