Meaning of 'blister'

noun

(pathology) an elevation of the skin filled with serous fluid

Synonyms: bulla

noun

(botany) a swelling on a plant similar to that on the skin

noun

a flaw on a surface resulting when an applied substance does not adhere, as an air bubble in a coat of paint

Example: "Because I didn't prepare the surface properly, there are blisters in my new wallpaper."

verb

to get blistered

Example: "My feet blistered during the long hike."

verb

to cause blisters to form on

Example: "The tight shoes and perspiration blistered my feet."

verb

to subject to harsh criticism

Example: "The Senator blistered the administration in a speech on Friday."

Synonyms: whip