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

As for the liver, studies show that olive oil can reduce inflammation and fat around the liver, and lower elevated liver enzymes. — Audrey Noble, Vogue, 24 July 2026

So did the peptides KPV, which is promoted for reducing inflammation, and MOTS-c, which is touted for boosting metabolism and improving endurance. — Tom Bartlett, The Atlantic, 24 July 2026

Announced in an Instagram post Thursday, the center said the 14-year-old eagle’s kidney inflammation has improved. — Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026

Tylenol quickly reduces pain signals while naproxen sodium targets pain associated with inflammation, said Michelle Bateson, who oversees North America research and development at Kenvue, Tylenol's parent company. — Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 24 July 2026