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PHLEGM Synonyms

There are 16 synonyms of the word phlegm. (exact relations)
There are 10 hypernyms of the word phlegm. (close relations)
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phlegmyphlegmatic

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sputum
nounn
noun

• expectorated matter; saliva mixed with discharges from the respiratory passages; in ancient and medieval physiology it was believed to cause sluggishness

goo
verb, nounv, n
noun

• any thick, viscous matter

muck
verb, nounv, n
noun

• any thick, viscous matter

• fecal matter of animals

verb

• remove muck, clear away muck, as in a mine

• spread manure, as for fertilization

• soil with mud, muck, or mire

mucus
nounn
noun

• protective secretion of the mucous membranes; in the gut it lubricates the passage of food and protects the epithelial cells; in the nose and throat and lungs it can make it difficult for bacteria to penetrate the body through the epithelium

slime
verb, nounv, n
noun

• any thick, viscous matter

verb

• cover or stain with slime

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emotionlessness
nounn
noun

• apathy demonstrated by an absence of emotional reactions

• absence of emotion

flatness
nounn
noun

• the property of having two dimensions

• a want of animation or brilliance

• a deficiency in flavor

• the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss

• inactivity; showing an unusual lack of energy

impassiveness
nounn
noun

• apathy demonstrated by an absence of emotional reactions

impassivity
nounn
noun

• apathy demonstrated by an absence of emotional reactions

indifference
nounn
noun

• unbiased impartial unconcern

• apathy demonstrated by an absence of emotional reactions

• the trait of lacking enthusiasm for or interest in things generally

• the trait of remaining calm and seeming not to care; a casual lack of concern

languor
nounn
noun

• a relaxed comfortable feeling

• oppressively still air

• a feeling of lack of interest or energy

• inactivity; showing an unusual lack of energy

lethargy
nounn
noun

• a state of comatose torpor (as found in sleeping sickness)

• weakness characterized by a lack of vitality or energy

• inactivity; showing an unusual lack of energy

sluggishness
nounn
noun

• a state of comatose torpor (as found in sleeping sickness)

• the pace of things that move relatively slowly

• inactivity; showing an unusual lack of energy

stolidity
nounn
noun

• apathy demonstrated by an absence of emotional reactions

• an indifference to pleasure or pain

unemotionality
nounn
noun

• apathy demonstrated by an absence of emotional reactions

• absence of emotion

Best Hypernyms For PHLEGM

Here is a list of related hypernyms for phlegm, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (8)
mucus apathy excretion inactiveness inactivity inertia secretion substance
Phrases (2)
bodily fluidmucous secretion
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