ail 
/ˈeɪl/ verb
ails; ailed; ail·ing /ˈeɪl/ verb 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.
▪ 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
▪ She has been ailing for years. — often used figuratively ▪ The company is ailing financially.
— ailing adjective
▪ He has an ailing back/elbow/heart. ▪ her ailing husband ▪ in ailing health ▪ the ailing economy ▪ an ailing company
▪ He has an ailing back/elbow/heart. ▪ her ailing husband ▪ in ailing health ▪ the ailing economy ▪ an ailing company
