Gangrene

Definitions

1. The necrosis and rotting of flesh, usually caused by lack of blood supply.
   countable, uncountable
2. A damaging or corrupting influence.
   countable, figuratively, uncountable

Equivalents

Examples

“If gangrene sets in, we may have⟳ to amputate the foot.”

“Women should earn⟳ equal wages with men for equal work⟳ done. Child marriages and polygamy are a gangrene on society.”

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