verb
suppurate
Suppurate (verb) means to produce or release pus.
verb
1
To produce or release pus.
2
To make (something) produce pus.
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Etymology
Comes from Latin suppūrātus, the past participle of suppūrō, from pūr-, the stem of pūs.
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What is the meaning of suppurate?
"suppurate" (verb) means to produce or release pus.
What is another word for suppurate?
Other words for "suppurate" include maturate, mature, fester.
What are the different meanings of suppurate?
"suppurate" has 2 main meanings: 1. To produce or release pus; 2. To make (something) produce pus.
