Synonyms for abscess

Most common

sore · ulcer · fester · pustule

All synonyms

Noun

Definitions

1. n. 1

   A cavity caused by tissue destruction, usually because of infection, filled with pus and surrounded by inflamed tissue.

Related words

Phrases

collar-button abscess shirt-stud abscess

Forms

Plural

abscesses → ulcers, boils, sores, festers…

Example sentences

• sore When I got up today, my throat felt a little sore.
• ulcer In the hospital, Boldi was diagnosed with an ulcer.
• fester Don't allow anger to grow and fester in your heart.
• pustule A bright red pustule began forming on Haziq's nose during dinner.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

4 letters

sore¹, boil¹

5 letters

ulcer²

6 letters

fester²

7 letters

pustule

8 letters

aposteme

9 letters

gathering³

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (ulcer² = 2 syllables).

In other languages

Français

abcès

Español

absceso

Deutsch

Abszess