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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.
Synonyms
pus formation
suppuration
ulceration
putrefaction
decay
rot
corruption
abscess
sore
infection
festeringgerund / present participle
UK
/ˈfɛstərɪŋ/
US
/ˈfɛstərɪŋ/
Used attributively to modify nouns; derives from the verb 'fester' but functions as a participial adjective.
The festering wound needed immediate medical attention.
Гноящаяся рана требовала немедленного медицинского вмешательства.
The festering resentment between the two colleagues eventually led to a confrontation.
Тлеющее недовольство между двумя коллегами в конечном итоге привело к столкновению.
Synonyms
moldering
putrid
foul
infected
sore
rotting
decaying
festerverb

festering

Gerund

festered
Past Simple
festered
Past Participle
festering
Gerund
UK
/ˈfɛstə/
US
/ˈfɛstər/
The wound began to fester after a few days.
Рана начала гноиться через несколько дней.
Resentment can fester if not addressed.
Обида может тлеть, если её не решать.
Additional translations
разлагаться
усугубляться
изнашиваться
Synonyms
sour
rotten
molder
worsen
deteriorate
foul
infect
decay

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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