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BLOATING Synonyms

There are 7 synonyms of the word bloating. (exact relations)
There are 12 hypernyms of the word bloating. (close relations)
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bloatedness

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distension
nounn
noun

• the act of expanding by pressure from within

• the state of being stretched beyond normal dimensions

distention
nounn
noun

• the state of being stretched beyond normal dimensions

• the act of expanding by pressure from within

inflammation
nounn
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

puffiness
nounn
noun

• an abnormal protuberance or localized enlargement

• lack of elegance as a consequence of being pompous and puffed up with vanity

puffy
adjectiveadj
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

swelling
nounn
noun

• an abnormal protuberance or localized enlargement

• something that bulges out or is protuberant or projects from its surroundings

• the increase in volume of certain substances when they are heated (often accompanied by release of water)

tumescence
nounn
noun

• tumidity resulting from the presence of blood or other fluid in the tissues

Best Hypernyms For BLOATING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for bloating, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (11)
puffiness swell swelling distention edema inflammation intumesce lump tumefaction tumefy tumesce
Phrases (1)
swell up

Alternatives for DISTENSION

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