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Definition of Suppurate
1. Verb. Cause to ripen and discharge pus. "The oil suppurates the pustules"
Exact synonyms: Mature
Related verbs: Fester, Maturate
Generic synonyms: Draw
Derivative terms: Maturation, Suppuration, Suppuration
Related verbs: Fester, Maturate
Generic synonyms: Draw
Derivative terms: Maturation, Suppuration, Suppuration
2. Verb. Ripen and generate pus. "Her wounds are festering"
Exact synonyms: Fester, Maturate
Related verbs: Mature
Generic synonyms: Discharge, Eject, Exhaust, Expel, Release
Derivative terms: Fester, Festering, Maturation, Suppuration, Suppuration, Suppurative
Related verbs: Mature
Generic synonyms: Discharge, Eject, Exhaust, Expel, Release
Derivative terms: Fester, Festering, Maturation, Suppuration, Suppuration, Suppurative
Definition of Suppurate
1. v. i. To generate pus; as, a boil or abscess suppurates.
2. v. t. To cause to generate pus; as, to suppurate a sore.
Definition of Suppurate
1. [v -RATED, -RATING, -RATES]