swell vs tumesce

swell is a noun but tumesce is not a noun.

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

As verbs, swell and tumesce are synonyms defined as:

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

swell (noun)	tumesce (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

swell (adjective)	tumesce (adjective)
excellent

swell (verb)	tumesce (verb)
expand abnormally	expand abnormally
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)