Pustule

Synonyms of pustule

• abscess
• boil
• blister

Antonyms of pustule

• smooth
• clear
• healthy

Collocations of pustule

infected pustule

Frequency: 70 %

The doctor prescribed antibiotics for the infected pustule.

painful pustule

Frequency: 60 %

She winced as the nurse touched the painful pustule on her arm.

oozing pustule

Frequency: 50 %

The oozing pustule required immediate attention from a medical professional.

pus-filled pustule

Frequency: 45 %

The pus-filled pustule was a sign of infection.

large pustule

Frequency: 40 %

The large pustule on his forehead was impossible to miss.

Idiomatic Expressions for pustule

• Phrase: a pustule on the skin of humanity
  Meaning: refers to a person or group of people who are seen as a blemish or flaw on the overall goodness of humanity
  Usage: The dictator was described as a pustule on the skin of humanity, causing suffering and destruction wherever he ruled.