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BOILS Synonyms

There are 12 synonyms of the word boils. (exact relations)
There are 9 hypernyms of the word boils. (close relations)
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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

Best Hypernyms For BOILS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for boils, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (7)
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Phrases (2)
change statestaphylococcal infection

Alternatives for FURUNCLE

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