canker

²canker

verb

can·keredcan·ker·ing\ˈkaŋ-k(ə-)riŋ\

Definition of CANKER

transitive verb

1

obsolete : to infect with a spreading sore

2

: to corrupt the spirit of

intransitive verb

1

: to become infested with canker

2

: to become corrupted

Examples of CANKER

1. <such shameless ambulance chasing cankers the legal profession>

First Known Use of CANKER

14th century

Related to CANKER

Synonyms: abase, bastardize, debase, cheapen, corrupt, debauch, degrade, demean, demoralize, deprave, deteriorate, lessen, pervert, poison, profane, prostitute, subvert, vitiate, warp

Antonyms: elevate, ennoble, uplift

Related Words: befoul, begrime, contaminate, defile, dilute, dirty, pollute, taint, thin, water down, weaken; descend; disgrace, dishonor, humble, humiliate, shame, take down; blemish, damage, deface, destroy, flaw, harm, hurt, impair, mar, ruin, spoil, stain, tarnish, wreck; depreciate, downgrade

Near Antonyms: dignify, exalt, honor; ameliorate, amend, better, enhance, enrich, improve, meliorate, perfect; clarify, clean, cleanse, purify, refine, restore; respect

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