Synonyms of inflammation

inflammation

noun

as in swelling

a condition in which a part of your body becomes red, swollen, and painful

The drug is used to reduce inflammation.

Inflammation around a wound can signal an infection.

Related Words

• swelling
• pain
• stitch
• tingle
• injury
• tenderness
• discomfort
• ache
• sore
• soreness
• distress
• sting
• suffering
• pang
• twinge
• prick
• shoot
• headache
• damage
• misery
• anguish
• harm
• torture
• agony
• smart
• hurt
• torment
• throe
• sufferance
• detriment
• colic
• backache
• toothache
• affliction
• earache
• stomachache
• complaint
• gripe
• bellyache
• charley horse

Dissimilar Words

• ease
• comfort
• easiness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of inflammation

Research suggests that red light therapy may help stimulate collagen production, soften the appearance of fine lines, improve skin texture, and reduce certain types of inflammation. — Camila Quimper, Footwear News, 13 Nov. 2026

This creamy fruit also contains vitamin E and carotenoids, which help calm inflammation. — Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 12 Nov. 2026

Other analyses of the data, however, suggest that vitamin D supplements may improve cancer survival and decrease inflammation. — Jamie Ducharme, HEALTH, 12 Nov. 2026

In Chen’s mouse study, semaglutide reduced inflammation, cellular senescence and mitochondrial damage. — Lori Youmshajekian, Scientific American, 12 Nov. 2026