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Lepers

Verb / ˈlepɜ:z / Another word for lepers — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a person who has leprosy, a contagious disease that affects the skin and nerves

Synonyms & similar words

lazar leper outcast exile pariah untouchable castaway forsaken homeless marginalized ostracized rejected alienated isolated secluded solitary lonely unloved forlorn desolate abandoned neglected

Example sentences

  1. The lepers were treated with kindness and compassion by the missionaries.
  2. The lepers were often shunned and feared by the general population.
  3. The lepers lived in a separate colony away from the healthy population.
  4. The lepers suffered from disfigurement and loss of sensation.
  5. The lepers were cured by modern medicine.

Quotes

  • It is better to be a leper in a Christian community than to be a leper outside of it. - Mother Teresa
  • The leper who begs for alms does not complain that people are not generous, but that they are not aware of his existence. - Francois Mauriac
  • The leper sees only the negative side of life. - Mahatma Gandhi

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