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CANKERS Synonyms

There are 11 synonyms of the word cankers. (exact relations)
There are 7 hypernyms of the word cankers. (close relations)
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cankering

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blisters
nounn
noun

• a flaw on a surface resulting when an applied substance does not adhere (as an air bubble in a coat of paint)

• (botany) a swelling on a plant similar to that on the skin

• (pathology) an elevation of the skin filled with serous fluid

verb

• get blistered

• subject to harsh criticism

• cause blisters to form on

lacerations
nounn
noun

• a torn ragged wound

• the act of lacerating

lesions
nounn
noun

• any localized abnormal structural change in a bodily part

• an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)

sores
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an open skin infection

adjective satellite

• hurting

• causing misery or pain or distress

• roused to anger

ulcers
nounn
noun

• a circumscribed inflammatory and often suppurating lesion on the skin or an internal mucous surface resulting in necrosis of tissue

wounds
nounn
noun

• an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)

• a casualty to military personnel resulting from combat

• a figurative injury (to your feelings or pride)

• the act of inflicting a wound

adjective satellite

• put in a coil

verb

• cause injuries or bodily harm to

• hurt the feelings of

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 CANKERS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for cankers, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (5)
infect influence sicken ulcer ulceration
Phrases (2)
come downplant disease

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