fester

verb
UK: /ˈfestər/
US: /ˈfestər/

  1. To become infected and produce pus.

    1. The wound might fester if you don't clean it well enough.
    2. If you neglect even a small cut, dirt may cause it to fester badly.

  2. To become worse or more intense, especially through neglect or indifference.

    1. His resentment will fester if you don't apologize soon.
    2. The dispute began many years ago, and it has been left to fester ever since.

Synonyms

worsen rot aggravate inflame suppurate
fester noun

  1. A wound or sore that is infected and producing pus.

    1. The fester was very painful.
    2. He cleaned the fester with antiseptic to prevent further infection.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "fester" in English means: To become infected and produce pus., To become worse or more intense, especially through neglect or indifference..

The phonetic transcription of "fester" is /ˈfestər/ in British English and /ˈfestər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "fester": worsen, rot, aggravate, inflame, suppurate.

Example usage of "fester": "The wound might fester if you don't clean it well enough.". More examples on the page.