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SUPPURATING Synonyms

There are 9 synonyms of the word suppurating. (exact relations)
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

Best Hypernyms For SUPPURATING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for suppurating, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (6)
discharge draw eject exhaust expel release

Alternatives for FESTERING

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