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tumefy

verb

Cause to become very swollen

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Word Facts

Word length
6
Starts with
T
Ends with
Y
Contains
UM
Scrabble score
14

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈt(j)uːmɪfaɪ

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Meaning

Definitions

verb

  1. Cause to become very swollen

verb

  1. Expand abnormally

    “The bellies of the starving children are swelling”

In context

Example Sentences

The bellies of the starving children are swelling

Similar words

Synonyms

tumesceswellswell upintumesce

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