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INTUMESCES Synonyms

There are 7 synonyms of the word intumesces. (exact relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the word intumesces. (close relations)
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intumescedintumescing

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swell
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• the undulating movement of the surface of the open sea

• a rounded elevation (especially one on an ocean floor)

• a crescendo followed by a decrescendo

• a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance

adjective satellite

• excellent

verb

• increase in size, magnitude, number, or intensity

• become filled with pride, arrogance, or anger

• expand abnormally

• come up (as of feelings and thoughts, or other ephemeral things)

• come up, as of a liquid

• cause to become swollen

distend
verbv
verb

• become wider

• cause to expand as if by internal pressure

• swell from or as if from internal pressure

expand
verbv
verb

• extend in one or more directions

• become larger in size or volume or quantity

• make bigger or wider in size, volume, or quantity

• grow vigorously

• exaggerate or make bigger

• add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing

• expand the influence of

tumefy
verbv
verb

• cause to become very swollen

• expand abnormally

tumesce
verbv
verb

• expand abnormally

bubble up
verbv
verb

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

swell up
verbv
verb

• expand abnormally

Best Hypernyms For INTUMESCES

Here is a list of related hypernyms for intumesces, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (3)
expand rise surface
Phrases (2)
come uprise up

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