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- (of a wound or sore) become septic; suppurate:"I developed a tropical sore that festered badly"
- (of food or garbage) become rotten and offensive to the senses:"a gully full of garbage that festered in the shade"
- (of a negative feeling or a problem) become worse or more intense, especially through long-term neglect or indifference:"anger which festers and grows in his heart"
- (of a person) undergo physical and mental deterioration in isolated inactivity:"I might be festering in jail now"
Originlate Middle English: from the rare word fester ‘fistula’, later ‘festering sore’, or Old French festrir (verb), both from Old French festre (noun), from Latin fistula ‘pipe, reed, fistula’.Similar and Opposite Wordsverb
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- To become painful and infectedFester is a verb that means to become painful and infected, or to become worse as time passes123. It comes from Latin fistula, meaning "pipe" or "fistulous ulcer"2. Fester can be used to describe physical wounds that generate pus12, or emotional feelings that increase hate or dissatisfaction3. For example, a festering sore or a festering argument.Learn more:✕This summary was generated using AI based on multiple online sources. To view the original source information, use the "Learn more" links.Britannica Dictionary definition of FESTER [no object] 1 : to become painful and infected His wounds festered for days before he got medical attention. a festering sore 2 : to become worse as time passeswww.britannica.com/dictionary/festerFester comes from Latin fistula, meaning "pipe" or " fistulous ulcer." Fistula, in English, refers to an abnormal passage leading from an abscess or hollow organ and permitting passage of fluids or secretions. The word's use as a verb meaning "to generate pus" influenced its use as a word implying a worsening state.www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/festerfester verb [I] (FEELING) If an argument or bad feeling festers, it continues so that feelings of hate or lack of satisfaction increase: It's better to express your anger than let it fester inside you. a festering argument / disputedictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/fester
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