cankered

can·kered

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [kang-kerd]
- /ˈkæŋ kərd/
- /ˈkæŋkəd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kang-kerd]
- /ˈkæŋ kərd/

Definitions of cankered word

adjective cankered (esp of fruit trees) affected by canker 3
adjective cankered morally corrupt. 1
adjective cankered bad-tempered. 1
adjective cankered destroyed or having portions destroyed by the feeding of a cankerworm. having a cankerous part; infected with a canker. 1
adjective cankered ulcerated. 1
noun cankered a gangrenous or ulcerous sore, especially in the mouth. 1

See all 14 definitions of cankered

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Origin of cankered

First appearance:

before 1375

One of the 22% oldest English words

late Middle English word dating back to 1375-1425; See origin at canker, -ed3

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Parts of speech for Cankered

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Cankered

cankered popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 71% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for cankered

adjective cankered

ulcerous — of the nature of an ulcer; characterized by the formation of ulcers.
cankerous — having cankers
ulcerated — to form an ulcer; become ulcerous: His skin ulcerated after exposure to radioactive material.

All 3 Synonyms of cankered

Antonyms for cankered

verb cankered

aided — to provide support for or relief to; help: to aid the homeless victims of the fire.
built — Built is the past tense and past participle of build.
cleaned — free from dirt; unsoiled; unstained: She bathed and put on a clean dress.
comforted — to soothe, console, or reassure; bring cheer to: They tried to comfort her after her loss.
constructed — to build or form by putting together parts; frame; devise.

All 10 Antonyms of cankered