Synonyms for acne
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
A skin condition, usually of the face, that is common in adolescents. It is characterised by red pimples, and is caused by the inflammation of sebaceous glands through bacterial infection; acne vulgaris.
He struggled with severe acne during his teenage years.
Related words
Forms
- Plural
- acnes → pimples…
Example sentences
- pimple Rodrigo winced as he applied pressure to the pimple.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| acne | rising | |
| pimple | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 6 letters
- pimple2
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (pimple2 = 2 syllables).