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TUMESCE Synonyms

There are 8 synonyms of the word tumesce. (exact relations)
There are 7 hypernyms of the word tumesce. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for TUMESCE

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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

bloat
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• swelling of the rumen or intestinal tract of domestic animals caused by excessive gas

verb

• become bloated or swollen or puff up

• make bloated or swollen

distend
verbv
verb

• become wider

• cause to expand as if by internal pressure

• swell from or as if from internal pressure

expand
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

inflate
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

intumesce
verbv
verb

• move upwards in bubbles, as from the effect of heating; also used metaphorically

• expand abnormally

tumefy
verbv
verb

• cause to become very swollen

• expand abnormally

swell up
verbv
verb

• expand abnormally

Best Hypernyms For TUMESCE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for tumesce, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (7)
expand bloat dilate distend enlarge inflate swell

Alternatives for SWELL

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