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SWELLING Synonyms

There are 40 synonyms of the word swelling. (exact relations)
There are 29 hypernyms of the word swelling. (close relations)
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bulge
verb, nounv, n
noun

• something that bulges out or is protuberant or projects from its surroundings

verb

• swell or protrude outwards

• bulge out; form a bulge outward, or be so full as to appear to bulge

• bulge outward

• cause to bulge or swell outwards

bump
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a lump on the body caused by a blow

• something that bulges out or is protuberant or projects from its surroundings

• an impact (as from a collision)

verb

• knock against with force or violence

• come upon, as if by accident; meet with

• dance erotically or dance with the pelvis thrust forward

• assign to a lower position; reduce in rank

• remove or force from a position of dwelling previously occupied

• to enjoy some music greatly

• to play music at loud volume

distension
nounn
noun

• the act of expanding by pressure from within

• the state of being stretched beyond normal dimensions

edema
nounn
noun

• swelling from excessive accumulation of watery fluid in cells, tissues, or serous cavities

inflammation
nounn
noun

• a response of body tissues to injury or irritation; characterized by pain and swelling and redness and heat

• the state of being emotionally aroused and worked up

• arousal to violent emotion

• the act of setting something on fire

lump
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a compact mass

• an abnormal protuberance or localized enlargement

• an awkward stupid person

• a large piece of something without definite shape

verb

• put together indiscriminately

• group or chunk together in a certain order or place side by side

protuberance
nounn
noun

• something that bulges out or is protuberant or projects from its surroundings

• the condition of being protuberant; the condition of bulging out

puffiness
nounn
noun

• an abnormal protuberance or localized enlargement

• lack of elegance as a consequence of being pompous and puffed up with vanity

puffy
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• being puffed out; used of hair style or clothing

• abnormally distended especially by fluids or gas

• blowing in puffs or short intermittent blasts

tumescence
nounn
noun

• tumidity resulting from the presence of blood or other fluid in the tissues

dandy
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

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

• a sailing vessel with two masts; a small mizzen is aft of the rudderpost

adjective satellite

• excellent

bang-up
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• excellent

beau
nounn
noun

• a man who is the lover of a man or woman

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

bully
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a cruel and brutal fellow

• a hired thug

adjective satellite

• excellent

verb

• be bossy towards

• discourage or frighten with threats or a domineering manner; intimidate

clotheshorse
nounn
noun

• a framework on which to hang clothes (as for drying)

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

corking
verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj
adjective satellite

• excellent

cracking
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• a sudden sharp noise

• the act of cracking something

• the process whereby heavy molecules of naphtha or petroleum are broken down into hydrocarbons of lower molecular weight (especially in the oil-refining process)

adjective satellite

• excellent

dude
nounn
noun

• an informal form of address for a man

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

fop
nounn
noun

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

gallant
adjectiveadj
noun

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

• a man who attends or escorts a woman

adjective satellite

• unflinching in battle or action

• lively and spirited

• having or displaying great dignity or nobility

• being attentive to women like an ideal knight

Best Hypernyms For SWELLING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for swelling, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (23)
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Phrases (6)
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