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suppurate

sup·pu·rate

UK/ˈsʌpjəreɪt/ uncommon

verb

1.

cause to ripen and discharge pus

  • “The oil suppurates the pustules”
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2.

ripen and generate pus

  • “her wounds are festering”
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Origin

From Latin suppūrātus, past participle of suppūrō, from pūr-, stem of pūs.

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