swell (up) (Meaning)

swell (up)

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After the allergic reaction, her face swelled up to alarming proportions.
The insect bite swelled up into a painful, throbbing blister.
The torn tendon swelled up, making it difficult to move the injured arm.
The rising floodwaters swelled up the riverbank and threatened to overflow.
The injured knee swelled up rapidly, accompanied by intense pain.
The bruises on his leg swelled up and turned an ugly purple color.
The storm-ravaged clouds swelled up into ominous shapes.
The body swelled up after the autopsy, making it difficult to identify the deceased.
The lungs swelled up with fluid, causing severe respiratory distress.
The waterlogged soil swelled up and pushed against the foundation of the house.

escalate, augment,beef (up), increase, multiply, expand, amplify, insert, affix, heighten

reduce, remove, subtract, abate, deduct,take off, disconnect, separate, cut, knock off

After the allergic reaction, her face swelled up to alarming proportions.

The insect bite swelled up into a painful, throbbing blister.

The torn tendon swelled up, making it difficult to move the injured arm.

The rising floodwaters swelled up the riverbank and threatened to overflow.