English dictionary

suppurate

/'s/@/p/j//@/,r/eI/t/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

verb

cause to ripen and discharge pus

verb.body

Examples
The oil suppurates the pustules.

Synonyms mature

Source: WordNet 3.0
ripen and generate pus

verb.body

Synonyms fester maturate

Source: WordNet 3.0
To generate pus; as, a boil or abscess <i>suppurates</i>.

verb

Source: webster1913
To cause to generate pus; as, to <i>suppurate</i> a sore.

verb

Source: webster1913