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TUMEFY

(verb)
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Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Tumefy.

Tumefy - as a verb

Cause to become very swollen

Expand abnormally

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
intumesce13swell8swell uptumesce11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
expand16
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The mosquito bite caused my arm to tumefy."
"After the injury, his ankle began to tumefy and turned purple."
"Her finger started to tumefy after she accidentally slammed it in the door."
"The allergic reaction caused his face to tumefy and become red and swollen."
"Sunburn can make your skin tumefy and feel hot to the touch."
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Word Game Points

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

TUMEFY has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is TUMEFY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, tumefy is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
TUMEFY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is TUMEFY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, tumefy is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
TUMEFY has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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