BOILS Synonyms
There are 9 hypernyms of the word boils. (close relations)
Definition of BOILS
Best Alternative Words for BOILS
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furuncle | nounn | |||||||
noun • a painful sore with a hard core filled with pus | ||||||||
seethe | verbv | |||||||
verb • be noisy with activity • be in an agitated emotional state • foam as if boiling • boil vigorously | ||||||||
abscess | nounn | |||||||
noun • symptom consisting of a localized collection of pus surrounded by inflamed tissue | ||||||||
carbuncle | nounn | |||||||
noun • deep-red cabochon garnet cut without facets • an infection larger than a boil and with several openings for discharge of pus | ||||||||
churn | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a vessel in which cream is agitated to separate butterfat from buttermilk verb • stir (cream) vigorously in order to make butter • be agitated | ||||||||
cyst | nounn | |||||||
noun • a closed sac that develops abnormally in some body structure • a small anatomically normal sac or bladderlike structure (especially one containing fluid) | ||||||||
moil | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
verb • work hard • be agitated • moisten or soil | ||||||||
pimple | nounn | |||||||
noun • a small inflamed elevation of the skin; a pustule or papule; common symptom in acne | ||||||||
pustule | nounn | |||||||
noun • a small inflamed elevation of skin containing pus; a blister filled with pus | ||||||||
roil | verbv | |||||||
verb • be agitated • make turbid by stirring up the sediments of | ||||||||
well | adverbadv | |||||||
adjective • in good health especially after having suffered illness or injury noun • a deep hole or shaft dug or drilled to obtain water or oil or gas or brine • a cavity or vessel used to contain liquid • an abundant source • an open shaft through the floors of a building (as for a stairway) • an enclosed compartment in a ship or plane for holding something as e.g. fish or a plane's landing gear or for protecting something as e.g. a ship's pumps adverb • (often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (`good' is a nonstandard dialectal variant for `well') • thoroughly or completely; fully; often used as a combining form • indicating high probability; in all likelihood • (used for emphasis or as an intensifier) entirely or fully • to a suitable or appropriate extent or degree • favorably; with approval • to a great extent or degree • with great or especially intimate knowledge • with prudence or propriety • with skill or in a pleasing manner • in a manner affording benefit or advantage • in financial comfort • without unusual distress or resentment; with good humor adjective satellite • resulting favorably • wise or advantageous and hence advisable verb • come up, as of a liquid | ||||||||
boiling point | nounn | |||||||
noun • the temperature at which a liquid boils at sea level • being highly angry or excited; ready to boil over |