swelling

Definition

  • noun: an area on someone's body that is larger than normal because of an illness or injury
  • noun: something that is swollen
  • synonyms: abscess, access, accession

Examples

  • The economy is 'swelling' at an annual rate of five percent.

  • The 'swelling' around her eye should subside in a few days.

  • There was a 'swelling' above her eye.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) - Get up. - Doc. - Please captain ... - God! Alright. Come on. , , . Slide, slide. Slide. - How is he? - He'll be fine, but there is swelling ... ...needs to rest. I'll be back to check up on him. He ran off, didn't he? Bridger is telling the truth ... - How is that? - Fitzgerald lied to him... (..)
    2015 The Revenant