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swollen

The word “swollen” has 2 syllables: swol-len

It's pronounced as /ˈswoʊlən/

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In the thesaurus, “swollen” has 20 synonyms and 3 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for swollen along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for swollen

Antonyms for swollen

Meanings of swollen

  • verb
    1. To become bigger, especially due to being engorged.
    2. To cause to become bigger.
    3. To grow gradually in force or loudness.
    4. To raise to arrogance; to puff up; to inflate.
    5. To be raised to arrogance.
    6. To be elated; to rise arrogantly.
    7. To be turgid, bombastic, or extravagant.
    8. To protuberate; to bulge out.
  • adjective
    1. Protuberant or abnormally distended (as by injury or disease).

Example Sentences

  • His ankle was swollen after he twisted it during the game.
  • She applied ice to the swollen area to reduce the pain.
  • The river became swollen after days of heavy rain.
  • His lips were swollen from the allergic reaction.
  • The swollen glands made it difficult for him to swallow.

On this page you'll find 23 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to swollen, such as: ballooned, ballooning, bloated, blown, blown up, bulging, collapsed.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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