leper (Meaning)
leper (n)
a person afflicted with leprosy
a pariah who is avoided by others
leper (n.)
A person affected with leprosy.
Synonyms & Antonyms of leper
leper Sentence Examples
- In the ancient world, lepers were ostracized from society and forced to live in isolated colonies.
- The man was banished from the village because he was afflicted with leprosy.
- The leper's skin was covered in sores and lesions that made it difficult to interact with others.
- The leper's begging bowl was always empty, as people feared the disease he carried.
- Despite the stigma associated with leprosy, there were some who showed compassion to lepers, offering them food and shelter.
- The leper colony was a place of isolation and despair, where those afflicted with the disease were left to die alone.
- The leper's appearance was a constant reminder of their outcast status, and they were often met with pity and revulsion.
- The leper's touch was feared, as it was believed that the disease could be transmitted through contact.
- The leper's life was a lonely and difficult one, filled with suffering and social rejection.
- Modern medicine has made great strides in treating leprosy, but the stigma associated with the disease remains in some parts of the world.
FAQs About the word leper
a person afflicted with leprosy, a pariah who is avoided by othersA person affected with leprosy.
pariah,outcast, reject, castaway,exile, offscouring, castoff, outsider, deportee,untouchable
insider,insider,,
In the ancient world, lepers were ostracized from society and forced to live in isolated colonies.
The man was banished from the village because he was afflicted with leprosy.
The leper's skin was covered in sores and lesions that made it difficult to interact with others.
The leper's begging bowl was always empty, as people feared the disease he carried.
