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canker

noun, verb

/ˈkæŋkər/

Meaning

A fungal disease of plants; an ulcerous sore in the mouth; to corrupt or destroy slowly

The tree was infected with a canker that damaged its bark.

canker sore

ulcer, sore, blight, corruption, decay

healing, health

canker sore, tree canker, spiritual canker, canker of society

a heavy object used to hold a ship in place; also to secure firmly

As a noun: a quality or characteristic of someone or something. As a verb: to regard something as be...

a person who is unable to stop using a harmful substance or doing something harmful; to cause someon...

As a noun: a planned task or assignment. As a verb: to plan, estimate, or extend something outward.

A long narrow mark or band; a row of people or things; to cover the inside surface of something.

A settlement of differences in which each side makes concessions; or to weaken or put at risk.