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

Bobby developed a painful rash that could break open and bleed, along with significant inflammation and bleeding around his fingernails. — Stat Staff, STAT, 23 Oct. 2026

This is when lupus, a whole-body autoimmune disease, targets the kidneys with inflammation. — Md Published, Verywell Health, 23 Oct. 2026

Diets high in fiber have been linked to better glycemic control, body weight, blood lipid levels, and inflammation markers in people with type 2 diabetes. — Jillian Kubala, HEALTH, 23 Oct. 2026

The hay sauna was a real standout—its subtly sweet scent is both soothing and restorative, said to ease inflammation and relax muscles. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026