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Fester: meaning, definitions and examples

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fester

 

[ หˆfษ›stษ™r ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

infection

to become septic or to generate pus as a result of infection

Synonyms

infect, putrefy, suppurate

Examples of usage

  • The wound began to fester after he ignored it for too long.
  • The bacteria caused the cut to fester and become inflamed.
Context #2 | Verb

negative emotions

to become worse or more intense over time, typically due to neglect or inaction

Synonyms

brew, ferment, smolder

Examples of usage

  • If you let your anger fester, it will only cause more harm.
  • Ignoring the issue will only allow resentment to fester.
Context #3 | Noun

infection

a sore or wound that becomes inflamed, typically due to infection

Synonyms

abscess, pustule, ulcer

Examples of usage

  • The fester on his arm needed medical attention.
  • The doctor cleaned the fester and bandaged it.

Translations

Translations of the word "fester" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น apodrecer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคกเคผเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช verfaulen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ membusuk

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะฝะธั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ gniฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่…ใ‚‹ (kusaru)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pourrir

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pudrirse

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รงรผrรผmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฉ๋‹ค (sseokda)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุชุนูู† (yata'afan)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hnรญt

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hniลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่…็ƒ‚ (fว”lร n)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ gniti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ rotna

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆั–ั€ั–ั‚ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒšแƒžแƒแƒ‘แƒ (lpoba)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รงรผrรผmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pudrirse

Etymology

The word 'fester' originated from the Old French word 'festre', meaning 'ulcer' or 'sore'. It has been used in English since the 14th century. The concept of festering, particularly in the context of wounds or infections, has long been associated with the idea of neglect leading to worsening conditions. Over time, the word has evolved to also describe the worsening of negative emotions or situations due to inaction or lack of resolution.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,474 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.