swelled
Definitions
Became larger or rounder in size, typically as a result of fluid accumulation, inflammation, or pressure.
Increased in volume, intensity, number, or degree.
Expanded or bulged outward.
Examples
Her ankle swelled up significantly after she twisted it during the hike.
The river swelled to dangerous levels following the heavy rainfall.
Synonyms
Antonyms
shrunken contracted shriveled deflated diminished reduced compressed