ulcer

Speech parts

1. ulcer - Noun

2. ulcer - Verb

Meaning

To ulcerate.

A solution of continuity in any of the soft parts of the body, discharging purulent matter, found on a surface, especially one of the natural surfaces of the body, and originating generally in a constitutional disorder; a sore discharging pus. It is distinguished from an abscess, which has its beginning, at least, in the depth of the tissues.

Fig.: Anything that festers and corrupts like an open sore; a vice in character.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

noma welt bane wale bulla blight pimple carbuncle cancer corruption infection wound gathering eruption inflammation
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Antonyms

doctor health treatment advantage improve benefit
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Hypernyms

disease lesion

Hyponyms

noma canker bedsore noli-me-tangere peptic ulcer chancroid

Phrases with the word

chiclero ulcer gwaliar ulcer oral ulcer no ulcer nature of rodent ulcer decubitis ulcer

Anagrams

cruel Curle lucre cluer

Examples

Envy is the ulcer of the soul. Socrates

I'm going to do my best to do both and die of an ulcer at age 30. Shane West

I hate putting negative energy out into the world. But it's either inside or out. I mean, it's either get an ulcer or have a fight. Sharon Van Etten

I have an ulcer. It has an IQ of 185. Paul Lynde

I have read your lousy review of Margaret's concert. I've come to the conclusion that you are an eight ulcer man on a four ulcer job ... Some day I hope to meet you. When that happens you'll need a new nose, a lot of beefsteak for black eyes and perhaps a supporter below. Harry S. Truman

For a fly to die on an ulcer is not bad. Swahili Proverb

Close letter words and terms

ULCC Ulceby Ulceby with Fordington ulcer diet ulcerable ulcerate