Festering and Swollen

Festering

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

Swollen and festering are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Swollen" instead an adjective "Festering".

Nearby Words: fester, festered

Swollen

Swollen adjective - Enlarged beyond normal from internal pressure.
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Festering and swollen are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Festering" instead an adjective "Swollen".
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