fester

UK
/ˈfɛstə/
US
/ˈfɛstər/

Translations

festerverb
festered
Past Simple
festered
Past Participle
festering
Gerund
UK
/ˈfɛstə/
US
/ˈfɛstər/
Resentment can fester if not addressed.
Обида может тлеть, если её не решать.
The wound began to fester after a few days.
Рана начала гноиться через несколько дней.
festernoun
festers
pl
UK
/ˈfɛstə/
US
/ˈfɛstər/
The doctor examined the fester on his arm.
Доктор осмотрел гнойник на его руке.

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.