atter

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Synonyms: alter, utter, matter, patter, aster, after, natter, batter, attar, acter, otter

Antonyms: alter, utter, matter, patter, aster, after, natter, batter, attar, acter, otter

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|archaic|or|UK|_|dialectal}} [[poisonous|Poisonous]] bodily fluid, especially [[venom]] of a venomous animal, such as a snake, dragon or other reptile; [[corrupt]] or [[morbid]] matter from the body, such as [[pus]] from a sore or wound; [[bitter]] substance, such as [[bile]].
2. {{lb|en|archaic|figuratively}} [[moral|Moral]] [[corruption]] or [[corruptness]]; [[noxious]] or corrupt influence, poison to the soul, evil, anger, envy, hatred; destruction, death.
3. {{lb|en|UK|_|dialectal}} [[epithelium|Epithelium]] produced on the tongue.
4. {{lb|en|UK|_|dialectal}} A [[scab]]; a dry [[sore]].

Verb

1. {{lb|en|UK|_|dialectal}} to [[venom]]; [[sting]]
2. {{lb|en|UK|_|dialectal}} to [[discharge]], as a sore; [[clot]]; [[curdle]]; [[cake]]

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