SWELL UP Synonyms

There are 4 synonyms of the phrase swell up. (exact relations)
There is 1 hypernym of the phrase swell up. (close relations)

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Definition of SWELL UP

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	intumesce				verbv
	verb • move upwards in bubbles, as from the effect of heating; also used metaphorically • expand abnormally
	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
	tumefy				verbv
	verb • cause to become very swollen • expand abnormally
	tumesce				verbv
	verb • expand abnormally

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