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festering

UK
/ˈfɛstərɪŋ/
US
/ˈfɛstərɪŋ/

Translations

festeringnoun
festerings
pl
UK
/ˈfɛstərɪŋ/
US
/ˈfɛstərɪŋ/
Gerundial noun referring to the process or state of becoming septic, rotten, or increasingly problematic.
suppurationAu sens médical: formation ou écoulement de pus.
The constant festering of their grievances eventually led to open conflict.
La suppuration constante de leurs griefs a fini par conduire à un conflit ouvert.
aggravationPour un problème, une rancœur ou une tension qui s'envenime avec le temps.
The constant festering of their grievances eventually led to open conflict.
L'aggravation constante de leurs griefs a fini par conduire à un conflit ouvert.
Additional translations
pourrissementPour la décomposition ou la détérioration progressive; moins courant au sens figuré.
Synonyms
suppuration
ulceration
putrefaction
decay
rot
corruption
abscess
sore
infection
pus formation
festeringgerund / present participle
UK
/ˈfɛstərɪŋ/
US
/ˈfɛstərɪŋ/
Used attributively to modify nouns; derives from the verb 'fester' but functions as a participial adjective.
qui s'aggraveSurtout pour un problème, une tension ou une situation qui empire progressivement.
The festering problem of inequality in the community was finally addressed by the new policy.
Le problème qui s'aggrave des inégalités dans la communauté a finalement été pris en charge par la nouvelle politique.
purulentEn médecine, pour une plaie ou un abcès infecté et produisant du pus.
He unwrapped the bandage to reveal a festering sore on his leg.
Il a retiré le bandage pour révéler une plaie purulente sur sa jambe.
Additional translations
en putréfactionPour une matière en décomposition ou une odeur de pourriture.
putrideSoutenu; surtout pour une matière organique en décomposition.
Synonyms
rotting
decaying
putrid
moldering
foul
infected
sore
festerverb

festering

Gerund

festered
Past Simple
festered
Past Participle
festering
Gerund
UK
/ˈfɛstə/
US
/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
decay
rotten
sour
molder
worsen
deteriorate
foul
infect

Definitions

festeringnoun
The act or process of festering; suppuration, rot, or the worsening of a problem over time.
The constant festering of their grievances eventually led to open conflict.
festeringgerund / present participle
Becoming worse or more intense, especially through long-term neglect or indifference.
The festering problem of inequality in the community was finally addressed by the new policy.
Having a bad smell or being in a state of decay.
The festering garbage in the alley was attracting flies and causing a terrible odor.
Of a wound or sore: infected and producing pus; suppurating.
He unwrapped the bandage to reveal a festering sore on his leg.
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.
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