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

This is just one instance where decades of investment and collaboration to fight a disease that affects the global poor had yielded an unexpected benefit – a treatment for eyelid inflammation, dry eyes and rosacea. — Joshua R. Ehrlich, The Conversation, 1 Oct. 2026

GLP-1s have a profound effect on weight, metabolic health, and inflammation, beyond what many people can accomplish with diet changes alone. — Jamie Ducharme, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Sep. 2026

The light targets mitochondria at the cellular level, which supports collagen production, reduces inflammation and promotes tissue repair. — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 29 Sep. 2026

Sale dueled early against Phillies left-hander Jesus Luzardo, who was sharp after missing time down the stretch with left shoulder inflammation. — Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026