fester

Definition of fester

Verbs

ripen and generate pus
"her wounds are festering"
Synonyms:
maturate, suppurate
mature
cause to ripen and discharge pus
Type of:
discharge, eject, exhaust, expel, release
eliminate (a substance)

Nouns

a sore that has become inflamed and formed pus
Synonyms:
suppurating sore
Type of:
sore
an open skin infection

Vocabulary Lists for fester

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Words that contain fester

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