suppurate

intransitive-verb
UK: /ˈsʌpjʊreɪt/
US: /ˈsʌpjəˌreɪt/

  1. To produce or discharge pus.

    1. The wound will suppurate if you don't clean it.
    2. If the infection is not treated, the wound might begin to suppurate again.

  2. To form or discharge pus, indicating a bacterial infection or inflammation.

    1. The infected area began to suppurate, causing him discomfort.
    2. Without proper care, even minor cuts can suppurate and lead to more serious problems.

Synonyms

fester discharge ooze secrete
suppurate transitive-verb

  1. To cause to produce or discharge pus.

    1. The dirt can suppurate the skin.
    2. Poor hygiene can suppurate even a small wound, leading to infection.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "suppurate" in English means: To produce or discharge pus., To form or discharge pus, indicating a bacterial infection or inflammation..

The phonetic transcription of "suppurate" is /ˈsʌpjʊreɪt/ in British English and /ˈsʌpjəˌreɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "suppurate": fester, discharge, ooze, secrete.

Example usage of "suppurate": "The wound will suppurate if you don't clean it.". More examples on the page.