intumesce vs swell

swell vs intumesce

intumesce is not a noun while swell is a noun.

intumesce is not an adjective while swell is an adjective.

intumesce and swell both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
intumesce	No	No	Yes	No
swell	Yes	Yes	Yes	No

As verbs, intumesce and swell are synonyms defined as:

intumesce and swell: expand abnormally

Other synonyms of intumesce include swell up, tumefy, tumesce.

intumesce (noun)	swell (noun)
	a crescendo followed by a decrescendo
	the undulating movement of the surface of the open sea
	a rounded elevation (especially one on an ocean floor)
	a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance

intumesce (adjective)	swell (adjective)
	excellent

intumesce (verb)	swell (verb)
expand abnormally	expand abnormally
move upwards in bubbles, as from the effect of heating; also used metaphorically	cause to become swollen
	increase in size, magnitude, number, or intensity
	come up, as of a liquid
	become filled with pride, arrogance, or anger
	come up (as of feelings and thoughts, or other ephemeral things)

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