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SWELLING Synonyms

There are 40 synonyms of the word swelling. (exact relations)
There are 29 hypernyms of the word swelling. (close relations)
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swellswellsswellestswollenly

Best Alternative Words for SWELLING

RankWordSave?More Syns..UsageType
1bulge
verb, nounv, n
2bump
verb, nounv, n
3distension
nounn
4edema
nounn
5inflammation
nounn
6lump
verb, nounv, n
7protuberance
nounn
8puffiness
nounn
9puffy
adjectiveadj
10tumescence
nounn
11dandy
noun, adjectiven, adj
12bang-up
adjectiveadj
13beau
nounn
14bully
verb, nounv, n
15clotheshorse
nounn
16corking
verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj
17cracking
verb, adjectivev, adj
18dude
nounn
19fop
nounn
20gallant
adjectiveadj

Best Hypernyms For SWELLING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for swelling, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (23)
grow rise act arise behave crescendo develop distention do elevation expand increase inflammation lump lumpiness man originate puff puffiness surface tumefaction uprise wave
Phrases (6)
adult malecome upmoving ridgenatural elevationrise upspring up

Alternatives for BULGE

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