rippling vs swelling

rippling

noun
  • A motion or sound that ripples. 

adj
  • Moving in a chaotic, undulating fashion, as in a flow of water or a flag blowing in the wind. 

swelling

noun
  • The state of being swollen. 

  • Anything swollen, especially any abnormally swollen part of the body. 

  • A rising, as of passion or anger. 

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