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cancer

The word “cancer” has 2 syllables: can-cer

It's pronounced as /ˈkæn.sər/

What is synonym and antonym for cancer?

In the thesaurus, “cancer” has 80 synonyms and 24 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for cancer along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for cancer

Antonyms for cancer

  • antidote
  • antivenin
  • antivenom
  • benignity
  • cure
  • cure-all
  • decency
  • elixir
  • good
  • goodness
  • health
  • honesty
  • integrity
  • mithridate
  • morality
  • panacea
  • probity
  • rectitude
  • right
  • righteousness
  • uprightness
  • virtue
  • virtuousness
  • wholesomeness

Meanings of cancer

  • noun
    1. A disease in which the cells of a tissue undergo uncontrolled (and often rapid) proliferation.
    2. Something damaging that spreads throughout something else.

Example Sentences

  • He was diagnosed with cancer last year, but he is now in remission.
  • The doctor recommended regular screenings to detect cancer early.
  • Cancer research has made significant advancements in recent years.
  • She joined a support group for people affected by cancer.
  • Cancer treatments can vary depending on the type and stage of the disease.

On this page you'll find 104 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to cancer, such as: C, abomination, anathema, antidote, antivenin, antivenom, atrociousness.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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