gangrene

The word “gangrene” has 2 syllables: gang-rene

It's pronounced as /ˈɡæŋ.ɡriːn/

What is synonym and antonym for gangrene?

In the thesaurus, “gangrene” has 71 synonyms and 19 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for gangrene

abjection
adulteration
atrophy
blight
breakdown
caries
consumption
corrosion
corruption
corruptness
crumbling
debasement
debauchery
decadence
decadency
decline
decomposition
decrease
decrepitude
degeneracy
degenerateness
degeneration
degradation
demoralization
depravity
depreciation
deterioration
dilapidation
disintegration
disrepair
dissipatedness
dissipation
dissoluteness
dissolution
downfall
dying
evil
extinction
fading
failing
filth
immorality
impairment
libertinage
libertinism
mortification
perishing
perversion
pervertedness
putrefaction
putrescence
putridity
putridness
rakishness
rot
rottenness
rotting
ruin
ruination
rust
senescence
sinfulness
spoilage
spoilation
squalor
turpitude
villainy
wasting
wasting away
wickedness
withering

Antonyms for gangrene

ascent
betterment
building
combination
construction
development
flourish
germination
goodness
growth
improvement
increase
morality
righteousness
ripening
rise
strength
strengthening
virtue

Meanings of gangrene

noun
1. The necrosis or rotting of flesh, usually caused by lack of blood supply.
2. A damaging or corrupting influence.
verb
1. To produce gangrene in.
2. To be affected with gangrene.
3. To corrupt; To cause to become degenerate.

Example Sentences

The doctor identified gangrene in the patient's foot and recommended immediate surgery.
If left untreated, gangrene can lead to severe complications and even limb amputation.
The soldier's injury became infected, resulting in gangrene spreading rapidly through his leg.
The surgeon worked tirelessly to remove the gangrene from the patient's wound, saving their limb from further damage.
Preventing gangrene requires proper wound care and timely medical intervention.

On this page you'll find 90 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to gangrene, such as: abjection, adulteration, ascent, atrophy, betterment, blight, breakdown.

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