ˈsəpyəˌrāt, usu -ād.+V verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: Latin suppuratus, past participle of suppurare to suppurate, from sub- + pur-, pus pus — more at foul
transitive verb
: to cause to generate pus : bring to a head
intransitive verb
: to discharge pus
afraid the wound will suppurate