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CANKER Synonyms

There are 5 synonyms of the word canker. (exact relations)
There are 12 hypernyms of the word canker. (close relations)
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noma
verb, nounv, n
noun

• acute ulceration of the mucous membranes of the mouth or genitals; often seen in undernourished children

pestilence
nounn
noun

• a serious (sometimes fatal) infection of rodents caused by Yersinia pestis and accidentally transmitted to humans by the bite of a flea that has bitten an infected animal

• any epidemic disease with a high death rate

• a pernicious and malign influence that is hard to get rid of

frounce
verb, nounv, n
noun

• A canker in the mouth of a hawk.

• A plait or curl.

verb

• To curl.

• To crease, wrinkle, to frown.

• To gather into or adorn with plaits, as a dress.

roup
verb, nounv, n
noun

• An outcry.

• A sale of goods by auction.

• An infectious disease of poultry caused by Trichomonas gallinae.

verb

• To cry or shout.

• To sell by auction.

canker sore
nounn
noun

• an ulceration (especially of the lips or lining of the mouth)

Best Hypernyms For CANKER

Here is a list of related hypernyms for canker, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (10)
ulceration affliction difficulty infect influence lesion problem sicken sore ulcer
Phrases (2)
come downplant disease
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