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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

The amount of money needed to buy or do something.

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

financial gain, especially the difference between the amount earned and the amount spent

A stretch of swampy or boggy ground; as a verb, to entangle or involve someone in a difficult situat...

A line of things or people; also, a noisy quarrel; to propel a boat with oars.

a strong feeling of wanting something or wishing for something to happen