Synonyms for tumefy
ˈtu məˌfaɪ, ˈtyu-tume·fy

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1. tumefyverb

   cause to become very swollen

   Synonyms:
   swell up, tumesce, intumesce, swell

2. swell, swell up, intumesce, tumefy, tumesceverb

   expand abnormally

   "The bellies of the starving children are swelling"

   Synonyms:
   swell up, well up, swell, bubble up, puff up, intumesce, tumesce, well

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1. tumefyverb

   Synonyms:
   swell, inflate, distend

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