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 18 synonyms and 7 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for gangrene along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for gangrene
- blight
- corrosion
- corruption
- corruptness
- decomposition
- degeneration
- degradation
- deterioration
- disintegration
- disrepair
- evil
- extinction
- filth
- immorality
- impairment
- rot
- sinfulness
- squalor
Antonyms for gangrene
- building
- development
- goodness
- growth
- improvement
- morality
- virtue
Meanings of gangrene
- noun
- The necrosis or rotting of flesh, usually caused by lack of blood supply.
- A damaging or corrupting influence.
- verb
- To produce gangrene in.
- To be affected with gangrene.
- 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 25 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to gangrene, such as: blight, building, corrosion, corruption, corruptness, decomposition, degeneration.
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