Festering and Swelling

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Festering noun - The process by which dead organic matter separates into simpler substances.

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Swelling and festering are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Swelling" instead a noun "Festering".

Nearby Words: fester, festered

Swelling noun - A small rounded mass of swollen tissue.

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Festering and swelling are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Festering" instead a noun "Swelling".

Nearby Word: swell

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