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gangrene vs waste

waste vs gangrene

gangrene and waste both are nouns.

gangrene is not an adjective while waste is an adjective.

gangrene and waste both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
gangrene Yes No Yes No
waste Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, waste is a hypernym of gangrene; that is, waste is a word with a broader meaning than gangrene:
  • gangrene: undergo necrosis
  • waste: become physically weaker
Other hypernyms of gangrene include rot.
gangrene (noun) waste (noun)
the localized death of living cells (as from infection or the interruption of blood supply) useless or profitless activity; using or expending or consuming thoughtlessly or carelessly
necrotic tissue; a mortified or gangrenous part or mass (law) reduction in the value of an estate caused by act or neglect
the trait of wasting resources
an uninhabited wilderness that is worthless for cultivation
any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
gangrene (adjective) waste (adjective)
located in a dismal or remote area; desolate
gangrene (verb) waste (verb)
undergo necrosis become physically weaker
cause extensive destruction or ruin utterly
cause to grow thin or weak
lose vigor, health, or flesh, as through grief
spend extravagantly
use inefficiently or inappropriately
get rid of (someone who may be a threat) by killing
run off as waste
spend thoughtlessly; throw away
dispose of
Difference between gangrene and waste

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