Intumescence

Synonyms of intumescence

• enlargement
• swelling
• inflation

Antonyms of intumescence

• deflation
• contraction
• shrinkage

Collocations of intumescence

rapid intumescence

Frequency: 70 %

The plant showed rapid intumescence after being watered.

localized intumescence

Frequency: 60 %

The injury caused a localized intumescence on the skin.

sudden intumescence

Frequency: 55 %

The sudden intumescence of the river caused flooding in the area.

severe intumescence

Frequency: 50 %

The allergic reaction led to severe intumescence in the throat.

painful intumescence

Frequency: 45 %

The bee sting resulted in a painful intumescence on her arm.

Idiomatic Expressions for intumescence

• Phrase: emotional intumescence
  Meaning: refers to a heightened emotional state or intense emotional swelling
  Usage: The movie's tragic ending caused emotional intumescence among the audience.