festered

[US]/ˈfɛstəd/
[UK]/ˈfɛstərd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.(wound) to suppurate; to rot; to become increasingly painful or distressing; to worsen

Phrases & Collocations

festered wounds

festered resentment

festered emotions

festered issues

festered pain

festered conflict

festered anger

festered thoughts

festered problems

festered relationships

Example Sentences

the wound festered due to lack of proper care.

his resentment festered over the years.

ignoring the problem only allowed it to fester.

the disagreement festered until they could no longer speak to each other.

her anger festered quietly until it erupted.

the neglected garden festered with weeds.

his guilt festered, affecting his mental health.

old wounds can fester if not addressed.

the community's issues festered for too long.

letting negative feelings fester can lead to bigger problems.

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