Cancer
Cancer noun - A small zodiacal constellation in the northern hemisphere; between Leo and Gemini.
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Synonyms for Cancer
Problem and cancer are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Problem" instead a noun "Cancer".
Nearby Word: cancerous
Problem
Problem noun - Something that requires thought and skill for resolution.
Cancer and problem are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Cancer" instead a noun "Problem".
Nearby Words: problematic, problematical
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How words are described
| particular | particular cancer | particular problem |
| similar | similar cancer | similar problem |
| common | common cancer | common problem |
| simple | simple cancer | simple problem |
| Other adjectives: entire, real, severe, massive, unique, major, mechanical, less, aforementioned. | ||
Both words in one sentence
- Breast cancer awareness campaigns, in order to make themselves more marketable, often misrepresent the problem by focusing on young, sexy women instead of the older women who are the most likely to get breast cancer.
Source: Unwanted Assistance -
But when he meets a cancer victim whose cancer was caused by overhead power lines, he sets out to expose the corrupt Congressmen who are blocking legislation to remedy the problem.
Source: Green Aesop - The Atom, a scientist, is off put by Aquaman's tendencies and tries to solve the problem with science and precision... until he gets sufficiently angry and punches cancer.
Source: Violence Really Is the Answer
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