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

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs NSAIDs are both prescription and OTC drugs that help treat fever, pain, and inflammation (swelling). — Karen Berger, Verywell Health, 14 Aug. 2026

Manage Stress — Some stress is inevitable, but being in chronic fight-or-flight can speed up brain aging and inflammation build up. — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 14 Aug. 2026

Latent symptoms frequently develop after the fact, manifesting as spinal soreness, neck stiffness, inflammation, wrist trauma from breaking the fall, hip discomfort, or concussion indicators such as disorientation, nausea, and photophobia. — Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2026

Heiman-Patterson said the experimental treatment targets immune cells that help control inflammation that may damage motor neurons and contribute to the progression of ALS. — Stephanie Stahl, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026