canker

The word “canker” has 2 syllables: can-ker

It's pronounced as /ˈkæŋkər/

What is synonym and antonym for canker?

In the thesaurus, “canker” has 11 synonyms and 17 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for canker along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for canker

noun
1. A plant disease marked by gradual decay.
2. A region of dead plant tissue caused by such a disease.
3. A worm or grub that destroys plant buds or leaves; cankerworm.
4. A corroding or sloughing ulcer; especially a spreading gangrenous ulcer or collection of ulcers in or about the mouth.
5. Anything which corrodes, corrupts, or destroys.
6. A kind of wild rose; the dog rose.
7. An obstinate and often incurable disease of a horse's foot, characterized by separation of the horny portion and the development of fungoid growths. Usually resulting from neglected thrush.
8. An avian disease affecting doves, poultry, parrots and birds of prey, caused by Trichomonas gallinae.
verb
1. To affect as a canker; to eat away; to corrode; to consume.
2. To infect or pollute; to corrupt.
3. To waste away, grow rusty, or be oxidized, as a mineral.
4. To be or become diseased, or as if diseased, with canker; to grow corrupt; to become venomous.

The horse developed a painful canker on its hoof that required treatment.
He struggled with a canker sore that made eating uncomfortable.
The canker on the tree's bark spread rapidly, damaging the entire plant.
The doctor prescribed a topical ointment to treat the painful canker sore.
She noticed a small canker in the corner of her mouth and took action immediately.

On this page you'll find 28 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to canker, such as: ameliorate, amend, better, cancer, corrupt, damage, decay.

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