weal (Meaning)
weal (n)
a raised mark on the skin (as produced by the blow of a whip); characteristic of many allergic reactions
weal (n.)
The mark of a stripe. See Wale.
weal (v. t.)
To mark with stripes. See Wale.
To promote the weal of; to cause to be prosperous.
weal (adv.)
A sound, healthy, or prosperous state of a person or thing; prosperity; happiness; welfare.
The body politic; the state; common wealth.
Synonyms & Antonyms of weal
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Synonyms:
- wholesomeness
- advantage
- prosperousness
- wholeness
- soundness
- contentedness
- gratification
- benefit
- fortune
- healthiness
- felicity
- robustness
- satisfaction
- content
- bliss
- wellness
- gain
Antonyms:
No weak antonyms found.
weal Sentence Examples
- The merchant peddled a salve known for its healing properties, claiming it could mend any weal.
- The harsh winter wind left weals on her exposed skin as she ventured outside.
- The old scar still bore witness to the weal inflicted decades ago.
- The stinging nettle left painful weals on the hikers' legs.
- The doctor examined the weal on the patient's arm, seeking any signs of infection.
- The brutal beating had left weals and bruises all over his body.
- The weal on the child's leg appeared to be healing, thanks to the ointment prescribed by the doctor.
- The weals caused by the insect bites itched incessantly, but he resisted scratching them.
- The whipping left deep weals in his back, a testament to the severity of the punishment.
- The weal on her forehead had become infected, requiring immediate medical attention.
FAQs About the word weal
a raised mark on the skin (as produced by the blow of a whip); characteristic of many allergic reactionsThe mark of a stripe. See Wale., To mark with stripes. S
well-being,welfare, happiness, success, sake, interest, health, good, joy, successfulness
unhappiness, unsoundness, unhappiness, ill-being, sadness, sadness, misery, ill-being, suffering, unsoundness
The merchant peddled a salve known for its healing properties, claiming it could mend any weal.
The harsh winter wind left weals on her exposed skin as she ventured outside.
The old scar still bore witness to the weal inflicted decades ago.
The stinging nettle left painful weals on the hikers' legs.
