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suppurate

/ˈsʌp.jʊ.reɪt/

/ˈsʌp.jə.reɪt/

Translations

suppurateverb

suppurated

Past Simple

suppurated

Past Participle

suppurating

Gerund

/ˈsʌp.jʊ.reɪt/

/ˈsʌp.jə.reɪt/

The cut on his arm began to suppurate, indicating an infection.

La coupure sur son bras a commencé à suppurer, signe d'une infection.

Additional translations

se gangrenerS'emploie surtout au sens figuré pour une situation, un conflit ou un sentiment négatif qui s'aggrave.

Synonyms

suppurateverb

To form or discharge pus, as in a wound or sore.

The cut on his arm began to suppurate, indicating an infection.

To fester or become worse over time, especially of negative feelings or situations.

Bitterness over the betrayal suppurated within him.