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GANGRENED Synonyms

There are 11 synonyms of the word gangrened. (exact relations)
There are 9 hypernyms of the word gangrened. (close relations)
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decayed
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• damaged by decay; hence unsound and useless

necrotic
adjectiveadj
adjective

• relating to or affected by necrosis

decomposed
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• separate (substances) into constituent elements or parts

• lose a stored charge, magnetic flux, or current

• break down

putrefied
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• become putrid; decay with an offensive smell

sphacelus
nounn
noun

• necrotic tissue; a mortified or gangrenous part or mass

• the localized death of living cells (as from infection or the interruption of blood supply)

mortification
nounn
noun

• strong feelings of embarrassment

• the localized death of living cells (as from infection or the interruption of blood supply)

• an instance in which you are caused to lose your prestige or self-respect

• (Christianity) the act of mortifying the lusts of the flesh by self-denial and privation (especially by bodily pain or discomfort inflicted on yourself)

mortify
verbv
verb

• practice self-denial of one's body and appetites

• hold within limits and control

• cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of

• undergo necrosis

necrose
verbv
verb

• undergo necrosis

necrosis
nounn
noun

• the localized death of living cells (as from infection or the interruption of blood supply)

slough
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a hollow filled with mud

• necrotic tissue; a mortified or gangrenous part or mass

• any outer covering that can be shed or cast off (such as the cast-off skin of a snake)

• a stagnant swamp (especially as part of a bayou)

verb

• cast off hair, skin, horn, or feathers

sphacelate
verbv
verb

• undergo necrosis

Best Hypernyms For GANGRENED

Here is a list of related hypernyms for gangrened, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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death decayed festering pathology rot rotted waste decomposed putrefied

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