Suppurate

Synonyms of suppurate

• festering
• pussing
• forming pus

Antonyms of suppurate

• heal
• recover
• mend

Collocations of suppurate

wound

Frequency: 70 %

The wound began to suppurate, indicating infection.

infection

Frequency: 65 %

The doctor prescribed antibiotics to treat the suppurating infection.

pus

Frequency: 60 %

The wound was filled with pus as it continued to suppurate.

abscess

Frequency: 50 %

The abscess on her skin began to suppurate, causing pain and swelling.

inflamed

Frequency: 45 %

The area around the wound was red and inflamed as it started to suppurate.

Idiomatic Expressions for suppurate

• Phrase: to come to a head
  Meaning: to reach a critical point or climax
  Usage: The tension between the two colleagues finally came to a head during the meeting.