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TUMEFIES Synonyms

There are 8 synonyms of the word tumefies. (exact relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the word tumefies. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for TUMEFIES

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distends
verbv
verb

• become wider

• cause to expand as if by internal pressure

• swell from or as if from internal pressure

expands
verbv
verb

• extend in one or more directions

• become larger in size or volume or quantity

• make bigger or wider in size, volume, or quantity

• grow vigorously

• exaggerate or make bigger

• add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing

• expand the influence of

inflates
verbv
verb

• exaggerate or make bigger

• fill with gas or air

• cause prices to rise by increasing the available currency or credit

• increase the amount or availability of, creating a rise in value

• become inflated

swells
verbv
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

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

tumesce
verbv
verb

• expand abnormally

swell up
verbv
verb

• expand abnormally

Best Hypernyms For TUMEFIES

Here is a list of related hypernyms for tumefies, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (2)
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