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abscess Synonyms

Another word for abscess

Choosing another word for abscess depends on context, so the 10 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A localized, swollen collection of pus within body tissue, typically caused by a bacterial infection and accompanied by inflammation.

Usage Example

"The dentist prescribed antibiotics to treat the painful boil at the root of the molar."

Strong
boil
pustule
furuncle
carbuncle
ulcer
Weak
fester
sore

• verb (Context 2)

To form an abscess or become filled with pus as a result of infection.

Usage Example

"Without proper cleaning and medical attention, the deep puncture wound began to suppurate."

Strongest
suppurate
Strong
fester
ulcerate
Weak
putrefy

Opposites of abscess

The opposite of abscess shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

heal
mend
See all opposites of abscess

• Nearby Words

abrupt
abruptly
abruptness
abscess
abscond
absconder
abseil

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Abscess. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/abscess
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