tumefy vs blister
blister vs tumefytumefy is not a noun while blister is a noun.
tumefy and blister both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| tumefy | No | No | Yes | No |
| blister | Yes | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
blister is a hyponym of
tumefy; that is, blister is a
word with a more specific, narrower meaning than
tumefy:
- tumefy: expand abnormally
- blister: get blistered
| tumefy (noun) | blister (noun) |
|---|---|
| (pathology) an elevation of the skin filled with serous fluid | |
| (botany) a swelling on a plant similar to that on the skin | |
| a flaw on a surface resulting when an applied substance does not adhere (as an air bubble in a coat of paint) |
| tumefy (verb) | blister (verb) |
|---|---|
| expand abnormally | get blistered |
| cause to become very swollen | cause blisters to form on |
| subject to harsh criticism |
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