TUMEFY Synonyms
There are 4 synonyms of the word
tumefy.
(exact relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the word tumefy. (close relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the word tumefy. (close relations)
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Definition of TUMEFY
Definition of TUMEFY
Best Alternative Words for TUMEFY
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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 | ||||||||
tumesce | verbv | |||||||
verb • expand abnormally | ||||||||
swell up | verbv | |||||||
verb • expand abnormally |