Swell and Tumefy

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Swell verb - Expand abnormally.

Usage example: The bellies of the starving children are swelling

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Tumefy is a synonym for swell in expand topic. In some cases you can use "Tumefy" instead a verb "Swell", when it comes to topics like become larger.

Nearby Word: swelling

Tumefy verb - Cause to become very swollen.

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Swell is a synonym for tumefy. You can use "Swell" instead a verb "Tumefy".

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