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INTUMESCED

(verb)

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There are 2 meanings of the word Intumesced.

Intumesced - as a verb

Move upwards in bubbles, as from the effect of heating; also used metaphorically

Example: "Gases bubbled up from the earth"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bubble up

Expand abnormally

Example: "The bellies of the starving children are swelling"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
swell8swell uptumefy14tumesce11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
expand16
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The blister intumesced after being punctured."
"The wood intumesced due to the heat of the fire."
"The paint on the wall intumesced and began to bubble."
"The swollen glands intumesced and became painful."
"The tumor intumesced, leading to increased discomfort."
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Word Game Points

Is INTUMESCED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, intumesced is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

INTUMESCED has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is INTUMESCED a valid Words With Friends word?
No, intumesced is NOT valid for Words With Friends
Invalid Word
INTUMESCED is not a valid Words With Friends word.

Is INTUMESCED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, intumesced is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
INTUMESCED has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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