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CANKERING

(verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Cankering.

Cankering - as a verb

To affect as a canker; to eat away; to corrode; to consume.

To infect or pollute; to corrupt.

To waste away, grow rusty, or be oxidized, as a mineral.

To be or become diseased, or as if diseased, with canker; to grow corrupt; to become venomous.

Example Sentences

"The cankering disease spread quickly through the orchard."
"Her cankering doubt made it hard for her to trust anyone."
"The cankering resentment between them was evident in their constant arguments."
"The cankering effects of pollution on the environment are well-documented."
"His cankering jealousy eventually destroyed their relationship."
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Word Game Points

Is CANKERING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, cankering is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CANKERING has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is CANKERING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, cankering is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CANKERING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.

Is CANKERING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, cankering is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CANKERING has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.

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