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suppurate

/səˈpjuːreɪt/ verb · British & US
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What does suppurate mean?

verb

To produce or discharge pus; to become or be filled with pus. To form or discharge pus, especially as a result of infection.

Example

"The wound began to suppurate, releasing a foul-smelling discharge."

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