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fester

/ˈfɛstə/

/ˈfɛstər/

Translations

festerverb

festered

Past Simple

festered

Past Participle

festering

Gerund

/ˈfɛstə/

/ˈfɛstər/

s'envenimerSe dit surtout d'un conflit, d'un ressentiment ou d'une situation qui empire avec le temps.

The unresolved conflict continued to fester, leading to more tension in the office.

Le conflit non résolu a continué de s'envenimer, provoquant davantage de tension au bureau.

Additional translations

suppurerSens médical.

pourrirSens de décomposition ou de putréfaction.

Synonyms

festernoun

festers

/ˈfɛstə/

/ˈfɛstər/

abcèsSens concret et figuré.

The doctor examined the fester on his leg to determine the best course of treatment.

Le médecin a examiné l'abcès sur sa jambe afin de déterminer le meilleur traitement.

Synonyms

infected wound

Definitions

festerverb

To become worse or more intense, especially through long-term neglect or indifference.

The unresolved conflict continued to fester, leading to more tension in the office.

To generate pus; to form a pus-filled sore.

The wound began to fester after it was left untreated for several days.

To cause increasing irritation or bitterness.

His resentment towards his colleague festered over time, affecting their working relationship.

To undergo decay or putrefaction; to rot.

If the fruit is left in the heat, it will quickly fester and attract flies.

festernoun

A sore or wound that has become infected and filled with pus.

The doctor examined the fester on his leg to determine the best course of treatment.

A source of persistent resentment, corruption, or anxiety that continues to grow if left unaddressed.

The unspoken grievances remained a fester within the team, slowly eroding their cooperation.