Definitions

1. adjective

discharging or characterized by pus

“The suppurant wound required immediate medical attention.”

2. adjective

producing or characterized by pus

“The suppurant infection caused the patient severe pain.”

3. noun

a person or thing that suppurates

“The suppurant was placed in isolation to prevent the spread of disease.”

4. verb

to discharge or produce pus

“The wound began to suppurate after several days.”