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CANKERING Synonyms

There are 5 synonyms of the word cankering. (exact relations)
There is 0 hypernym of the word cankering. (close relations)

Best Synonyms for CANKERING

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corroding
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• erosion by chemical action

rotting
adjectiveadj
noun

• (biology) the process of decay caused by bacterial or fungal action

spoiling
verb, adverb, noun, adjectivev, adv, n, adj
noun

• the process of becoming spoiled

• the act of spoiling something by causing damage to it

gnawing
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• bite or chew on with the teeth

• become ground down or deteriorate

eating away
verbv
noun

• (geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it), also figuratively

Alternatives for CORRODING

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