SWELLING Synonyms
There are 29 hypernyms of the word swelling. (close relations)
Best Synonyms for SWELLING
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| bulge | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • something that bulges out or is protuberant or projects from its surroundings verb • swell or protrude outwards • bulge out; form a bulge outward, or be so full as to appear to bulge • bulge outward • cause to bulge or swell outwards | ||||||
| bump | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • a lump on the body caused by a blow • something that bulges out or is protuberant or projects from its surroundings • an impact (as from a collision) verb • knock against with force or violence • come upon, as if by accident; meet with • dance erotically or dance with the pelvis thrust forward • assign to a lower position; reduce in rank • remove or force from a position of dwelling previously occupied • to enjoy some music greatly • to play music at loud volume | ||||||
| distension | noun n | |||||
noun • the act of expanding by pressure from within • the state of being stretched beyond normal dimensions | ||||||
| edema | noun n | |||||
noun • swelling from excessive accumulation of watery fluid in cells, tissues, or serous cavities | ||||||
| inflammation | noun n | |||||
noun • a response of body tissues to injury or irritation; characterized by pain and swelling and redness and heat • the state of being emotionally aroused and worked up • arousal to violent emotion • the act of setting something on fire | ||||||
| lump | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • a compact mass • an abnormal protuberance or localized enlargement • an awkward stupid person • a large piece of something without definite shape verb • put together indiscriminately • group or chunk together in a certain order or place side by side | ||||||
| protuberance | noun n | |||||
noun • something that bulges out or is protuberant or projects from its surroundings • the condition of being protuberant; the condition of bulging out | ||||||
| puffiness | noun n | |||||
noun • an abnormal protuberance or localized enlargement • lack of elegance as a consequence of being pompous and puffed up with vanity | ||||||
| puffy | adjective adj | |||||
adjective satellite • being puffed out; used of hair style or clothing • abnormally distended especially by fluids or gas • blowing in puffs or short intermittent blasts | ||||||
| tumescence | noun n | |||||
noun • tumidity resulting from the presence of blood or other fluid in the tissues | ||||||
| dandy | noun, adjective n, adj | |||||
noun • a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance • a sailing vessel with two masts; a small mizzen is aft of the rudderpost adjective satellite • excellent | ||||||
| bang-up | adjective adj | |||||
adjective satellite • excellent | ||||||
| beau | noun n | |||||
noun • a man who is the lover of a man or woman • a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance | ||||||
| bully | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • a cruel and brutal fellow • a hired thug adjective satellite • excellent verb • be bossy towards • discourage or frighten with threats or a domineering manner; intimidate | ||||||
| clotheshorse | noun n | |||||
noun • a framework on which to hang clothes (as for drying) • a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance | ||||||
| corking | verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj | |||||
adjective satellite • excellent | ||||||
| cracking | verb, adjective v, adj | |||||
noun • a sudden sharp noise • the act of cracking something • the process whereby heavy molecules of naphtha or petroleum are broken down into hydrocarbons of lower molecular weight (especially in the oil-refining process) adjective satellite • excellent | ||||||
| dude | noun n | |||||
noun • an informal form of address for a man • a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance | ||||||
| fop | noun n | |||||
noun • a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance | ||||||
| gallant | adjective adj | |||||
noun • a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance • a man who attends or escorts a woman adjective satellite • unflinching in battle or action • lively and spirited • having or displaying great dignity or nobility • being attentive to women like an ideal knight | ||||||