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pustule Synonyms

Another word for pustule

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

A small, raised, circumscribed elevation of the skin containing purulent fluid (pus), such as a pimple or small abscess.

Usage Example

"The dermatologist examined the inflamed pimple on the patient's arm to determine if a bacterial infection was present."

Strongest
pimple
Strong
whitehead
zit
boil
abscess
blister
Weak
blemish

• noun (Context 2)

In botany and zoology, a small blister-like swelling, bump, or spore-producing elevation on the surface of a plant, fungus, or animal shell.

Usage Example

"Rust fungi often form orange or brown pustules on the underside of infected leaves."

Strong
tubercle
blister
papilla

• Nearby Words

pussycat
pussyfoot
pussywillow
pustule
put
putdown
putout

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