Carbuncle

Synonyms of carbuncle

• abscess
• boil
• furuncle

Collocations of carbuncle

infected carbuncle

Frequency: 60 %

The doctor prescribed antibiotics to treat the infected carbuncle on her neck.

painful skin carbuncle

Frequency: 50 %

The painful skin carbuncle required immediate medical attention.

large carbuncle

Frequency: 45 %

The large carbuncle on his forehead was causing him a great deal of embarrassment.

red and swollen carbuncle

Frequency: 40 %

The red and swollen carbuncle on her arm was a cause for concern.

Idiomatic Expressions for carbuncle

• Phrase: hideous carbuncle
  Meaning: used to describe something that is particularly ugly or offensive
  Usage: The sculpture was deemed a hideous carbuncle by the critics.