SWELLING Synonyms
There are 29 hypernyms of the word swelling. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for SWELLING
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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 | ||||||||