Synonyms of ergotism

19 similar words

Another word for ergotism is choice. Other synonyms of ergotism are opinion, award, decision, take and result.

Synonyms and similar words for ergotism

conclusionA decision reached after careful thought.
illationThe act of inferring or concluding, especially from a set of premises; a conclusion, a deduction.
verdictAn opinion or judgement.
awardA judgment, sentence, or final decision. Specifically: The decision of arbitrators in a case submitted.
choiceAn option; a decision; an opportunity to choose or select something.
opinionA belief, judgment or perspective that a person has formed, either through objective or subjective reasoning, about a...
decisionA choice or judgement.
deductionA conclusion; that which is deduced, concluded or figured out.
determinationThat which is determined upon; result of deliberation; purpose; conclusion formed; fixed resolution.
inferenceThat which is inferred; a truth or proposition drawn from another which is admitted or supposed to be true; a...
judgement/judgment
mindJudgment, opinion, or view.
resultThe decision or determination of a council or deliberative assembly; a resolve; a decree.
sightMental view; opinion; judgment.
takeAn interpretation or view, opinion or assessment; perspective; a statement expressing such a position.
viewA way of understanding something, an opinion, a theory.
censure obsoleteA judgment (either favorable or unfavorable); an opinion.

ergotoxicosisErgotism.
St. Anthony's fireErgotism, a disease characterised by gangrene and a burning sensation in the hands and feet.

noun The plant disease caused by ergot.
noun The effect of long-term ergot poisoning, traditionally due to the ingestion of the alkaloids produced by the fungus Claviceps purpurea which infects rye and other cereals, and more recently by the action of a number of ergoline-based drugs, consisting of convulsive and gangrenous symptoms.
noun The use of ergot-infested grain to poison animals.

What is another word for ergotism?: Ergotism has 19 synonyms on Word.ws, such as choice, opinion, award, decision, take, result, verdict and conclusion.
What does ergotism mean?: Ergotism means the plant disease caused by ergot.

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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