Synonyms for

Pus

Verb / pʌs / Another word for pus — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Pus is a thick, yellowish-white fluid that forms in infected tissue as a result of inflammation caused by bacteria.

Synonyms & similar words

purulence pus festering pu sanies pansa plutonium ichor suppuration atomicnumber matter exudate discharge suppuration purulence ichor sanies festering ulceration decay rot gangrene putrefaction corruption fetidness stench stenosis obstruction blockage clog

Example sentences

  1. The wound was oozing pus.
  2. The doctor cleaned the pus out of the infected area.
  3. The pus smelled terrible.
  4. The cat had a pus-filled abscess on its paw.
  5. The infection caused a lot of pus to build up.

Quotes

  • The pus was green and thick, like the mucus of a monster with a cold.
  • The pus was oozing out of the wound, a thick yellowish fluid that smelled of decay.
  • In the midst of life we are in death, and from death we are born again, as the pus from a wound is drained and the wound is healed.

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