cankering

[US]/ˈkæŋ.kərɪŋ/
[UK]/ˈkæŋ.kər.ɪŋ/

Translation

v.To cause or become a canker; to corrode, decay, or fester.

Phrases & Collocations

cankering doubt

cankering desire

cankering fear

cankering thought

cankering pain

cankering influence

cankering guilt

cankering envy

cankering resentment

cankering bitterness

Example Sentences

the cankering doubt in his mind prevented him from making a decision.

her cankering jealousy ruined their friendship.

the cankering influence of bad company is hard to escape.

he felt a cankering bitterness after the betrayal.

the cankering fear of failure held her back from pursuing her dreams.

years of cankering resentment eventually led to their separation.

the cankering effects of neglect were evident in the garden.

she tried to overcome the cankering thoughts that plagued her.

his cankering doubts about his abilities affected his performance.

the cankering effects of time could be seen on the old building.

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