SUPPURATING Synonyms
There are 6 hypernyms of the word suppurating. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for SUPPURATING
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festering | adjectiveadj | |||||||
noun • (medicine) the formation of morbific matter in an abscess or a vesicle and the discharge of pus • a fluid product of inflammation | ||||||||
oozing | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
noun • the process of seeping adjective satellite • leaking out slowly | ||||||||
purulent | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • containing pus | ||||||||
septic | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • containing or resulting from disease-causing organisms • of or relating to or caused by putrefaction | ||||||||
discharging | verbv | |||||||
noun • the sudden giving off of energy • the act of venting • a substance that is emitted or released • any of several bodily processes by which substances go out of the body • electrical conduction through a gas in an applied electric field • the pouring forth of a fluid • the termination of someone's employment (leaving them free to depart) • a formal written statement of relinquishment • the act of discharging a gun verb • complete or carry out • pour forth or release • free from obligations or duties • remove the charge from • go off or discharge • pronounce not guilty of criminal charges • eliminate (a substance) • remove (cargo, people, etc.) from and leave • cause to go off • release from military service • become empty or void of its content | ||||||||
ulcerating | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
verb • undergo ulceration • affect with an ulcer | ||||||||
fester | verbv | |||||||
noun • a sore that has become inflamed and formed pus verb • ripen and generate pus | ||||||||
maturate | verbv | |||||||
verb • develop and reach maturity; undergo maturation • grow old or older • ripen and generate pus | ||||||||
mature | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
adjective • characteristic of maturity • having reached full natural growth or development • fully developed or matured and ready to be eaten or used • (of birds) having developed feathers or plumage; often used in combination adjective satellite • fully considered and perfected verb • develop and reach maturity; undergo maturation • develop and work out fully in one's mind • become due for repayment • cause to ripen or develop fully • grow old or older • cause to ripen and discharge pus |