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WELTS Synonyms

There are 16 synonyms of the word welts. (exact relations)
There are 20 hypernyms of the word welts. (close relations)
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hives
nounn
noun

• an itchy skin eruption characterized by weals with pale interiors and well-defined red margins; usually the result of an allergic response to insect bites or food or drugs

swelling
nounn
noun

• an abnormal protuberance or localized enlargement

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

• the increase in volume of certain substances when they are heated (often accompanied by release of water)

bumps
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

lumps
nounn
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

ridges
nounn
noun

• a long narrow natural elevation or striation

• any long raised strip

• a long narrow natural elevation on the floor of the ocean

• a long narrow range of hills

• any long raised border or margin of a bone or tooth or membrane

• a beam laid along the edge where two sloping sides of a roof meet at the top; provides an attachment for the upper ends of rafters

verb

• extend in ridges

• plough alternate strips by throwing the furrow onto an unploughed strip

• throw soil toward (a crop row) from both sides

• spade into alternate ridges and troughs

• form into a ridge

weals
nounn
noun

• a raised mark on the skin (as produced by the blow of a whip); characteristic of many allergic reactions

flog
verb, nounv, n
verb

• beat severely with a whip or rod

• beat with a cane

lash
verb, nounv, n
noun

• any of the short curved hairs that grow from the edges of the eyelids

• leather strip that forms the flexible part of a whip

• a quick blow delivered with a whip or whiplike object

verb

• beat severely with a whip or rod

• lash or flick about sharply

• strike as if by whipping

• bind with a rope, chain, or cord

lather
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the froth produced by soaps or detergents

• agitation resulting from active worry

• a workman who puts up laths

• the foam resulting from excessive sweating (as on a horse)

verb

• beat severely with a whip or rod

• form a lather

• exude sweat or lather

• rub soap all over, usually with the purpose of cleaning

slash
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a wound made by cutting

• an open tract of land in a forest that is strewn with debris from logging (or fire or wind)

• a punctuation mark (/) used to separate related items of information

• a strong sweeping cut made with a sharp instrument

verb

• cut with sweeping strokes; as with an ax or machete

• beat severely with a whip or rod

• cut open

• cut drastically

• move or stir about violently

strap
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an elongated leather strip (or a strip of similar material) for binding things together or holding something in position

• hanger consisting of a loop of leather suspended from the ceiling of a bus or train; passengers hold onto it

• a band that goes over the shoulder and supports a garment or bag

• whip consisting of a strip of leather used in flogging

verb

• tie with a strap

• beat severely with a whip or rod

• sharpen with a strap

• secure (a sprained joint) with a strap

trounce
verbv
verb

• beat severely with a whip or rod

• come out better in a competition, race, or conflict

• censure severely or angrily

wale
nounn
noun

• a raised mark on the skin (as produced by the blow of a whip); characteristic of many allergic reactions

• thick plank forming a ridge along the side of a wooden ship

weal
nounn
noun

• a raised mark on the skin (as produced by the blow of a whip); characteristic of many allergic reactions

wheal
nounn
noun

• a raised mark on the skin (as produced by the blow of a whip); characteristic of many allergic reactions

whip
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an instrument with a handle and a flexible lash that is used for whipping

• a legislator appointed by the party to enforce discipline

• a dessert made of sugar and stiffly beaten egg whites or cream and usually flavored with fruit

• (golf) the flexibility of the shaft of a golf club

• a quick blow delivered with a whip or whiplike object

verb

• beat severely with a whip or rod

• defeat thoroughly

• thrash about flexibly in the manner of a whiplash

• strike as if by whipping

• whip with or as if with a wire whisk

• subject to harsh criticism

Best Hypernyms For WELTS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for welts, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (19)
add beat harm hurt injury marks seam trauma abrasions bruises contusions cuts injuries lacerations lesions scars sores traumas wounds
Phrases (1)
work over

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